US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over UP RR

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.17 MI E K138 EB · Structure no. 999907000990191

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
332 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over UP RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I70 HWY EB over UP RR in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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 10,761 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,660 by 2044. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesUP RR
Location0.17 MI E K138 EB
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06361, -96.18528
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,761 (2023)
Projected traffic13,660 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UP RR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I70 HWY EB over UP RR 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 EB over UP RR carry?

About 10,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over UP RR?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.