US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over Flintview

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.1 MI E I70/K138 JCT WB · Structure no. 999907000990941

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,761
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over Flintview is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over Flintview in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 10,761 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,660 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesFlintview
Location1.1 MI E I70/K138 JCT WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05833, -96.16833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesHighway
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 WB over Flintview built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over Flintview 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 I70 HWY WB over Flintview carry?

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

How long is I70 HWY WB over Flintview?

The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over Flintview?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.