US Bridges

RS0273 216 HWY Lt over I70 HWY

Fair

Gove County, Kansas · JCT K216/I70 · Structure no. 999921600320071

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
771
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0273 216 HWY Lt over I70 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS0273 216 HWY Lt over I70 HWY in Gove County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 771 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesRS0273 216 HWY Lt
CrossesI70 HWY
LocationJCT K216/I70
RouteState Highway 216
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11139, -100.62722
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 rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.4 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 width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic771 (2023)
Projected traffic869 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 RS0273 216 HWY Lt over I70 HWY built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS0273 216 HWY Lt over I70 HWY 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 RS0273 216 HWY Lt over I70 HWY carry?

About 771 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RS0273 216 HWY Lt over I70 HWY?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RS0273 216 HWY Lt over I70 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.