I70 HWY WB over UP Railroad
FairWabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.18 MI E K138 WB · Structure no. 999907000990181
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 406 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,761
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over UP Railroad is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I70 HWY WB over UP Railroad in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 5 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 10,761 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,660 by 2044. The structure is 406 ft (123.8 m) long and 43 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY WB over UP Railroad built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over UP Railroad 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over UP Railroad carry?
About 10,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over UP Railroad?
The structure is 406 ft (123.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over UP Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.