I70 HWY WB over Union Pacific Railroad
FairRussell County, Kansas · 12.59 MI E Jt U281 · Structure no. 999907000840241
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over Union Pacific Railroad is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I70 HWY WB over Union Pacific Railroad in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,434 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY WB over Union Pacific Railroad built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over Union Pacific Railroad 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 I70 HWY WB over Union Pacific Railroad carry?
About 7,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over Union Pacific Railroad?
The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over Union Pacific Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.