US Bridges

RS1710 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb

Fair

Saline County, Kansas · 14.07 MI E Lincoln Coln · Structure no. 999907000850561

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1710 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS1710 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb 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 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesRS1710
CrossesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
Location14.07 MI E Lincoln Coln
RouteCounty Highway 1710
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87694, -97.66806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 RS1710 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is RS1710 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb 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 RS1710 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS1710 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RS1710 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.