I70 HWY WB over Saline River
GoodSaline County, Kansas · 1.55 MI E K143 WB · Structure no. 999907000850651
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 453 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over Saline River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY WB over Saline River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,288 by 2044. The structure is 453 ft (138.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY WB over Saline River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over Saline River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over Saline River carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over Saline River?
The structure is 453 ft (138.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over Saline River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.