US Bridges

I-70 HWY Eastbound over K-267

Fair

Sherman County, Kansas · 1.36 MI E of CO Stline · Structure no. 999907000910031

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY Eastbound over K-267 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 HWY Eastbound over K-267 in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,774 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 HWY Eastbound
CrossesK-267
Location1.36 MI E of CO Stline
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32917, -102.02333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2023)
Projected traffic6,774 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-70 HWY Eastbound over K-267 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 HWY Eastbound over K-267 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 HWY Eastbound over K-267 carry?

About 5,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY Eastbound over K-267?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY Eastbound over K-267?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.