I70 HWY, NL-SL
Carrying I70 HWY, NL-SL over BIG CREEK DRAINAGE
1.09 MI E TREGO CO LINE, Ellis, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I70 HWY, NL-SL
The I70 HWY, NL-SL bridge in Ellis, Kansas carries I70 HWY, NL-SL over BIG CREEK DRAINAGE. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.0 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,050 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I70 HWY, NL-SL compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Deck Width
- 47.7 m (157 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,050 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999907000260031
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I70 HWY, NL-SL 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 I70 HWY, NL-SL against other structures in Ellis 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 I70 HWY, NL-SL?
I70 HWY, NL-SL in Ellis, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I70 HWY, NL-SL inspected?
I70 HWY, NL-SL'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 7,050 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I70 HWY, NL-SL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I70 HWY, NL-SL?
I70 HWY, NL-SL has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I70 HWY, NL-SL?
I70 HWY, NL-SL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I70 HWY, NL-SL and does age affect safety?
I70 HWY, NL-SL was built in 1965, making it 61 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.
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