US Bridges

I-70 HWY EB over UP Railroad

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Geary County, Kansas · 0.27 MI E Wjct US40 Bs EB · Structure no. 999907000310691

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY EB over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY EB over UP Railroad in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,770 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,480 by 2044. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-70 HWY EB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.27 MI E Wjct US40 Bs EB
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00944, -96.83083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,770 (2023)
Projected traffic17,480 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 HWY EB over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 HWY EB over UP Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does I-70 HWY EB over UP Railroad carry?

About 13,770 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY EB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY EB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.