US Bridges

I-70 Highway over Local Road

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 1.01 MI W. of Th. CO L · Structure no. 999907000910391

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Highway over Local Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 Highway over Local Road 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 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,405 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 130 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-70 Highway
CrossesLocal Road
Location1.01 MI W. of Th. CO L
RouteInterstate 70
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33028, -101.40972
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2023)
Projected traffic7,405 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Highway over Local Road built?

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

What condition is I-70 Highway over Local Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 Highway over Local Road carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-70 Highway over Local Road?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Highway over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.