US Bridges

Local RD over I-70 Highway

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 4.76 MI SE of K-25 · Structure no. 999907000970211

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local RD over I-70 Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local RD over I-70 Highway in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 89 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLocal RD
CrossesI-70 Highway
Location4.76 MI SE of K-25
RouteCounty Highway 9704
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32139, -100.99333
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length299 ft (91 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 RD over I-70 Highway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

About 89 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local RD over I-70 Highway?

The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local RD over I-70 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.