US Bridges

RS1778 Ohio St. over I70 HWY Eb/Wb

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.10 MI E K143 HWY · Structure no. 999907000851621

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,607
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1778 Ohio St. over I70 HWY Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS1778 Ohio St. over I70 HWY Eb/Wb 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 5,607 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,072 by 2044. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRS1778 Ohio St.
CrossesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
Location1.10 MI E K143 HWY
RouteCounty Highway 4841
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88167, -97.59417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,607 (2023)
Projected traffic5,072 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 RS1778 Ohio St. over I70 HWY Eb/Wb built?

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

What condition is RS1778 Ohio St. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does RS1778 Ohio St. over I70 HWY Eb/Wb carry?

About 5,607 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is RS1778 Ohio St. over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns RS1778 Ohio St. over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.