US Bridges

70th RD over Criss Creek

Fair

Cloud County, Kansas · 1.7S 2.0E of Glasco · Structure no. 000150771003909

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70th RD over Criss Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 70th RD over Criss Creek in Cloud County, Kansas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries70th RD
CrossesCriss Creek
Location1.7S 2.0E of Glasco
RouteCounty Highway 1502
CountyCloud County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33725, -97.79766
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70th RD over Criss Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70th RD over Criss 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 70th RD over Criss Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is 70th RD over Criss Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 70th RD over Criss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.