US Bridges

RS0680 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.00 MI E Riley Coln · Structure no. 999907000990031

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0680 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0680 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRS0680
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
Location2.00 MI E Riley Coln
RouteCounty Highway 680
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06528, -96.35361
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 RS0680 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS0680 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does RS0680 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS0680 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RS0680 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.