US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over Local RD Saline Rvr Drg

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 2.84 MI E K143 EB · Structure no. 999907000851651

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over Local RD Saline Rvr Drg is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over Local RD Saline Rvr Drg 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,288 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesLocal RD Saline Rvr Drg
Location2.84 MI E K143 EB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.895, -97.56611
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2023)
Projected traffic10,288 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 EB over Local RD Saline Rvr Drg built?

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

What condition is I70 HWY EB over Local RD Saline Rvr Drg 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 EB over Local RD Saline Rvr Drg carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over Local RD Saline Rvr Drg?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over Local RD Saline Rvr Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.