SW 70th over Elm Creek
GoodButler County, Kansas · N.W. Corner Augusta · Structure no. 000080859906140
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 70th over Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SW 70th over Elm Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 70th over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 70th over Elm Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SW 70th over Elm Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 70th over Elm Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SW 70th over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.