US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over 290th Road

Good

Lincoln County, Kansas · 5.23 MI NE Ellsworth Coln · Structure no. 999907000530021

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over 290th Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over 290th Road in Lincoln 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,314 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY WB
Crosses290th Road
Location5.23 MI NE Ellsworth Coln
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87833, -97.96583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic11,314 by 2044
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I70 HWY WB over 290th Road built?

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

What condition is I70 HWY WB over 290th Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over 290th Road carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over 290th Road?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over 290th Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.