US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over RS1854

Fair

Trego County, Kansas · 3.21MI W Ellis CO Line EB · Structure no. 999907000980301

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over RS1854 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over RS1854 in Trego County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 9,046 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesRS1854
Location3.21MI W Ellis CO Line EB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.96667, -99.65028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,850 (2023)
Projected traffic9,046 by 2044
Trucks23%
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 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 I70 HWY EB over RS1854 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY EB over RS1854 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 EB over RS1854 carry?

About 6,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over RS1854?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over RS1854?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.