I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Smoky Hill River Drain
FairRussell County, Kansas · 13.99 MI E Jt U281 · Structure no. 999907000840291
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Smoky Hill River Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Smoky Hill River Drain in Russell County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,434 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 135 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Smoky Hill River Drain built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Smoky Hill River Drain 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 Nl-Sl over Smoky Hill River Drain carry?
About 7,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Smoky Hill River Drain?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Smoky Hill River Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.