US Bridges

RS1637 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 12.93 MI E of K143 · Structure no. 999907000850801

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1637 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS1637 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRS1637
CrossesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
Location12.93 MI E of K143
RouteCounty Highway 1637
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92806, -97.39028
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 RS1637 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is RS1637 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb 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 RS1637 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS1637 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns RS1637 over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.