US Bridges

Griffith Road over I-70 HWY (kta)

Poor

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 12.90 MI E K-32 · Structure no. 999907000520443

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Griffith Road over I-70 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Griffith Road over I-70 HWY (kta) in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 194 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGriffith Road
CrossesI-70 HWY (kta)
Location12.90 MI E K-32
RouteCounty Highway 5227
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07944, -94.96417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Griffith Road over I-70 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Griffith Road over I-70 HWY (kta) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Griffith Road over I-70 HWY (kta) carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Griffith Road over I-70 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Griffith Road over I-70 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.