US Bridges

I70 HWY over Implement Pass

Good

Saline County, Kansas · .78 MI E I70/I135/U81 JCT · Structure no. 999907000851581

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY over Implement Pass is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY over Implement Pass in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,484 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI70 HWY
CrossesImplement Pass
Location.78 MI E I70/I135/U81 JCT
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87528, -97.63083
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,484 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 over Implement Pass built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY over Implement Pass 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 over Implement Pass carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY over Implement Pass?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY over Implement Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.