US Bridges

SE 70th ST over Spring River

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · N. Edge of Lowell · Structure no. 000000000110180

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
499 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,268
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 70th ST over Spring River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SE 70th ST over Spring River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,268 by 2043. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 70th ST
CrossesSpring River
LocationN. Edge of Lowell
RouteCounty Highway 107
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05506, -94.70215
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length499 ft (152.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2004)
Projected traffic1,268 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SE 70th ST over Spring River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 70th ST over Spring River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SE 70th ST over Spring River carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SE 70th ST over Spring River?

The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SE 70th ST over Spring River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.