US Bridges

Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 11.25 MI E of K143 · Structure no. 999907000850751

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
Location11.25 MI E of K143
RouteCounty Highway 8526
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91333, -97.41528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (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 Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

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

What condition is Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.