US Bridges

K-32 HWY over I-70 HWY (kta)

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Leavenworth County, Kansas · 0.55 MI NE Douglas Cl · Structure no. 999903200520881

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,878
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-32 HWY over I-70 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-32 HWY over I-70 HWY (kta) in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,916 by 2044. The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK-32 HWY
CrossesI-70 HWY (kta)
Location0.55 MI NE Douglas Cl
RouteState Highway 32
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00028, -95.1775
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length338 ft (102.9 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,878 (2023)
Projected traffic1,916 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 K-32 HWY over I-70 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-32 HWY over I-70 HWY (kta) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does K-32 HWY over I-70 HWY (kta) carry?

About 1,878 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is K-32 HWY over I-70 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns K-32 HWY over I-70 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.