US Bridges

K23 Spur HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · Jt I70/K23SPUR · Structure no. 9999023S0320311

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K23 Spur HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K23 Spur HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 63 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK23 Spur HWY
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
LocationJt I70/K23SPUR
RouteState Highway 23
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.1025, -100.44333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 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 traffic967 (2023)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2044
Trucks42%
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 Spur HWY over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is K23 Spur 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 April 2024.

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

About 967 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.