US Bridges

NW 70th over Cherry Creek

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.0N 1.0W of Sherwin · Structure no. 000000000110560

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 70th over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying NW 70th over Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 70th
CrossesCherry Creek
Location2.0N 1.0W of Sherwin
RouteCounty Highway 1699
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.20593, -94.95893
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2019)
Projected traffic325 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 NW 70th over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 70th over Cherry Creek 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 NW 70th over Cherry Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NW 70th over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NW 70th over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.