US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over Kyle Railroad

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 12.31 MI E of K143 · Structure no. 999907000850781

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over Kyle Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over Kyle Railroad in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,647 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesKyle Railroad
Location12.31 MI E of K143
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92333, -97.40028
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,647 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 WB over Kyle Railroad built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over Kyle Railroad 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 I70 HWY WB over Kyle Railroad carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over Kyle Railroad?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over Kyle Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.