FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-70 HWY EB (KTA)

Carrying I-70 HWY EB (KTA) over EAST LAWRENCE IN+MAPLE G

0.26 MI E US-40 & 59, Douglas, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
63 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-70 HWY EB (KTA)

The I-70 HWY EB (KTA) bridge in Douglas, Kansas carries I-70 HWY EB (KTA) over EAST LAWRENCE IN+MAPLE G. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 124.8 meters (409 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,300 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 63.2 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-70 HWY EB (KTA) compares

▲ 34.1
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Kansas bridges
296
Bridges in Douglas · 1 in Poor condition
I-70 HWY EB (KTA) 63.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
63.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
124.8 m (409 ft)
Deck Width
17.6 m (58 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
16,300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999907000231443

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-70 HWY EB (KTA) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-70 HWY EB (KTA) against other structures in Douglas and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-70 HWY EB (KTA)?

I-70 HWY EB (KTA) in Douglas, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-70 HWY EB (KTA) inspected?

I-70 HWY EB (KTA)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 16,300 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-70 HWY EB (KTA) is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-70 HWY EB (KTA)?

I-70 HWY EB (KTA) has an NBI inventory load rating of 63.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-70 HWY EB (KTA)?

I-70 HWY EB (KTA) is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is I-70 HWY EB (KTA) and does age affect safety?

I-70 HWY EB (KTA) was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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