US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over Ko Railway

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 6.53 MI E Lincoln Coln WB · Structure no. 999907000850481

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
233 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over Ko Railway is a concrete slab carrying I70 HWY WB over Ko Railway in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,423 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesKo Railway
Location6.53 MI E Lincoln Coln WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87833, -97.80778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,650 (2023)
Projected traffic11,423 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Ko Railway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over Ko Railway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over Ko Railway carry?

About 8,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over Ko Railway?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over Ko Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.