I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Smoky Hill River Drn
FairDickinson County, Kansas · 2.75 MI E K15 · Structure no. 999907000210171
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Smoky Hill River Drn is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Smoky Hill River Drn in Dickinson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2013, 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.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,570 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 162 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Smoky Hill River Drn built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Smoky Hill River Drn 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Smoky Hill River Drn carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Smoky Hill River Drn?
The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY Wb-Eb over Smoky Hill River Drn?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.