US Bridges

I-70 HWY WB over East Street

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 3.1 MI E K-18/I-70 JCT · Structure no. 999907000310861

Built
2006
19 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,770
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY WB over East Street is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 HWY WB over East Street in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2006 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 19 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 8 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 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 HWY WB
CrossesEast Street
Location3.1 MI E K-18/I-70 JCT
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02028, -96.81583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 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 structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 WB over East Street built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-70 HWY WB over East Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 HWY WB over East Street carry?

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

How long is I-70 HWY WB over East Street?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY WB over East Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.