US Bridges

I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Baldwin Creek

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 11.20 MI E Shawnee CO LN · Structure no. 999907000230373

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,326
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Baldwin Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Baldwin Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 69 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 16,326 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,319 by 2044. The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 HWY WB (kta)
CrossesBaldwin Creek
Location11.20 MI E Shawnee CO LN
RouteInterstate 70
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99778, -95.29694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,326 (2023)
Projected traffic20,319 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 WB (kta) over Baldwin Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Baldwin 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Baldwin Creek carry?

About 16,326 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Baldwin Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Baldwin Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.