US Bridges

I70 HWY EB & WB over Local Road

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · 4.62 MI E K212 · Structure no. 999907000320201

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB & WB over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY EB & WB over Local Road 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 5 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 6,550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,481 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY EB & WB
CrossesLocal Road
Location4.62 MI E K212
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGove County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02389, -100.16722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,550 (2023)
Projected traffic8,481 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I70 HWY EB & WB over Local Road built?

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

What condition is I70 HWY EB & WB over Local Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I70 HWY EB & WB over Local Road carry?

About 6,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB & WB over Local Road?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB & WB over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.