I70 HWY WB over K143 HWY
FairSaline County, Kansas · JCT K143/I70 WB · Structure no. 999907000850601
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over K143 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY WB over K143 HWY in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 63 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,468 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY WB over K143 HWY built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over K143 HWY 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 K143 HWY carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over K143 HWY?
The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over K143 HWY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.