SW 70th over Walnut River
GoodButler County, Kansas · 3.3E 3.0N of Augusta · Structure no. 000080867306140
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 70th over Walnut River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 70th over Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 70th over Walnut River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 70th over Walnut River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SW 70th over Walnut River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SW 70th over Walnut River?
The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SW 70th over Walnut River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.