US Bridges

K23 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · Jt I70/K23 · Structure no. 999902300320301

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K23 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK23 HWY
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
LocationJt I70/K23
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10944, -100.47889
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2023)
Projected traffic1,926 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K23 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is K23 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does K23 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is K23 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K23 HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.