US Bridges

RS0896 K211 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · JCT I70/K211 · Structure no. 999921100320321

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0896 K211 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS0896 K211 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, 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 303 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesRS0896 K211 HWY
CrossesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
LocationJCT I70/K211
RouteState Highway 211
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09722, -100.37
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2023)
Projected traffic322 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 RS0896 K211 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is RS0896 K211 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb 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 RS0896 K211 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RS0896 K211 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RS0896 K211 HWY over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.