US Bridges

176th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Russell County, Kansas · 0.99MI E Ellis CO Line · Structure no. 999907000840021

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

176th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 176th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries176th ST
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
Location0.99MI E Ellis CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1457
CountyRussell County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86333, -99.02111
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 176th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 176th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 176th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 176th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 176th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.