US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over RS1977 Lt US40 HWY Rt

Good

Gove County, Kansas · JCT US40/I70 WB · Structure no. 999907000320011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over RS1977 Lt US40 HWY Rt is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over RS1977 Lt US40 HWY Rt in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,109 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesRS1977 Lt US40 HWY Rt
LocationJCT US40/I70 WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11944, -100.80778
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2023)
Projected traffic7,109 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I70 HWY WB over RS1977 Lt US40 HWY Rt built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over RS1977 Lt US40 HWY Rt 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over RS1977 Lt US40 HWY Rt carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over RS1977 Lt US40 HWY Rt?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over RS1977 Lt US40 HWY Rt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.