US Bridges

Niles Road over I-70 EB and WB

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 7.48 MI E of K143 · Structure no. 999907000851661

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Niles Road over I-70 EB and WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Niles Road over I-70 EB and WB in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesNiles Road
CrossesI-70 EB and WB
Location7.48 MI E of K143
RouteCounty Highway 1050
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90694, -97.48278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Niles Road over I-70 EB and WB built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Niles Road over I-70 EB and 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 Niles Road over I-70 EB and WB carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Niles Road over I-70 EB and WB?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Niles Road over I-70 EB and WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.