US Bridges

I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 4.46 MI E K143 · Structure no. 999907000850691

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
CrossesLocal Road
Location4.46 MI E K143
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90389, -97.53861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic10,288 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Eb/Wb over Local Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road 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 Eb/Wb over Local Road carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.