US Bridges

Local Road over I-70 Highway

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · Sherman-Thomas Co. Ln. · Structure no. 999907000910401

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I-70 Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road 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 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 13 vehicles a day. The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI-70 Highway
LocationSherman-Thomas Co. Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 387
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33083, -101.39083
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length260 ft (79.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (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 over I-70 Highway built?

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

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

About 13 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road over I-70 Highway?

The structure is 260 ft (79.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I-70 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.