US Bridges

RS0886 over I70 HWY Wl-El

Good

Thomas County, Kansas · 8.94MI SE Jt K25 · Structure no. 999907000970261

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0886 over I70 HWY Wl-El is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS0886 over I70 HWY Wl-El 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesRS0886
CrossesI70 HWY Wl-El
Location8.94MI SE Jt K25
RouteCounty Highway 886
StateKansas
Coordinates39.27806, -100.94167
Functional classRural Major 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length293 ft (89.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 RS0886 over I70 HWY Wl-El built?

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

What condition is RS0886 over I70 HWY Wl-El 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 RS0886 over I70 HWY Wl-El carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS0886 over I70 HWY Wl-El?

The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RS0886 over I70 HWY Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.