US Bridges

County Road over I70 HWY

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 7.02 MI SE of K-25 · Structure no. 999907000970241

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
290 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over I70 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road over I70 HWY 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 31 vehicles a day. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesI70 HWY
Location7.02 MI SE of K-25
RouteCounty Highway 9703
CountyThomas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.30139, -100.96111
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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length290 ft (88.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 County Road over I70 HWY built?

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

What condition is County Road over I70 HWY 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 County Road over I70 HWY carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is County Road over I70 HWY?

The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over I70 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.