US Bridges

RS0389 Desoto RD over I-70 HWY (kta)

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 14.48 MI E K-32 · Structure no. 999907000520873

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,065
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RS0389 Desoto RD over I-70 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0389 Desoto RD over I-70 HWY (kta) in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 3,065 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS0389 Desoto RD
CrossesI-70 HWY (kta)
Location14.48 MI E K-32
RouteCounty Highway 389
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08306, -94.94556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,065 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
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 RS0389 Desoto RD over I-70 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS0389 Desoto RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RS0389 Desoto RD over I-70 HWY (kta) carry?

About 3,065 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS0389 Desoto RD over I-70 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RS0389 Desoto RD over I-70 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.