I-70 HWY Eastbound over US-24 Business Route
FairSherman County, Kansas · 1.99 MI East of K-27 · Structure no. 999907000910281
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 HWY Eastbound over US-24 Business Route is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 HWY Eastbound over US-24 Business Route 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,542 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 HWY Eastbound over US-24 Business Route built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 HWY Eastbound over US-24 Business Route 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I-70 HWY Eastbound over US-24 Business Route carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-70 HWY Eastbound over US-24 Business Route?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 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 US-24 Business Route?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.