US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over 189 TH Street

Good

Russell County, Kansas · 4.03 MI E Jt U281 · Structure no. 999907000840151

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over 189 TH Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over 189 TH Street in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,151 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI70 HWY WB
Crosses189 TH Street
Location4.03 MI E Jt U281
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.85667, -98.78083
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,950 (2023)
Projected traffic8,151 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over 189 TH Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over 189 TH Street 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over 189 TH Street carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over 189 TH Street?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over 189 TH Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.