US Bridges

I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Oil Field Road

Fair

Riley County, Kansas · 2.31 MI E Geary Coln · Structure no. 999907000810051

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Oil Field Road is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Oil Field Road in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 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 9,282 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 154 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
CrossesOil Field Road
Location2.31 MI E Geary Coln
RouteInterstate 70
CountyRiley County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06611, -96.45861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,282 (2023)
Projected traffic11,104 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Nl-Sl over Oil Field Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Oil Field Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Oil Field Road carry?

About 9,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Oil Field Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Oil Field Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.