I70 HWY WB over US40 Bs Route
FairTrego County, Kansas · JCT US40 BS/I70 WB · Structure no. 999907000980101
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over US40 Bs Route is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over US40 Bs Route in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,850 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,869 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY WB over US40 Bs Route built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over US40 Bs Route in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over US40 Bs Route carry?
About 6,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over US40 Bs Route?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over US40 Bs Route?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.