US Bridges

RS0650 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.11 MI E K138 · Structure no. 999907000990231

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS0650 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0650 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRS0650
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
Location2.11 MI E K138
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05806, -96.15
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 RS0650 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

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

What condition is RS0650 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 RS0650 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS0650 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RS0650 over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.