US Bridges

Local Road Nl-Sl over I-70 Highway

Fair

Sherman County, Kansas · 0.99 MI West of K-27 · Structure no. 999907000910231

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road Nl-Sl over I-70 Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road Nl-Sl over I-70 Highway 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 25 vehicles a day. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLocal Road Nl-Sl
CrossesI-70 Highway
Location0.99 MI West of K-27
RouteCounty Highway 110
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32889, -101.74472
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Local Road Nl-Sl over I-70 Highway built?

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

What condition is Local Road Nl-Sl over I-70 Highway 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 Local Road Nl-Sl over I-70 Highway carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road Nl-Sl over I-70 Highway?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road Nl-Sl over I-70 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.