US Bridges

E 70th Avenue over I-35 HWY NB (kta)

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 6.30 MI N US-160 · Structure no. 999903500961641

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

E 70th Avenue over I-35 HWY NB (kta) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 70th Avenue over I-35 HWY NB (kta) in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE 70th Avenue
CrossesI-35 HWY NB (kta)
Location6.30 MI N US-160
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36278, -97.32139
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E 70th Avenue over I-35 HWY NB (kta) built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 70th Avenue over I-35 HWY NB (kta) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E 70th Avenue over I-35 HWY NB (kta) carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is E 70th Avenue over I-35 HWY NB (kta)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E 70th Avenue over I-35 HWY NB (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.