US Bridges

Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.94 MI E K185 · Structure no. 999907000990131

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
Location1.94 MI E K185
RouteCounty Highway 9916
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06556, -96.20583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

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

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

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Local Road 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 Local Road over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.