US Bridges

I 70 HWY over Chapman Creek

Good

Dickinson County, Kansas · 0.29 MI E K206 WB · Structure no. 999900700211121

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 HWY over Chapman Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 70 HWY over Chapman Creek in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8,750 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,262 by 2044. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI 70 HWY
CrossesChapman Creek
Location0.29 MI E K206 WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.98972, -97.01889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,750 (2023)
Projected traffic10,262 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 70 HWY over Chapman Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 HWY over Chapman 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 HWY over Chapman Creek carry?

About 8,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 70 HWY over Chapman Creek?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 HWY over Chapman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.