US Bridges

70 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek

Fair

Edwards County, Kansas · 1.5S 2.5W of Kinsley · Structure no. 000240589005902

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 70 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek in Edwards County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 68 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries70 Road
CrossesTrib. to Coon Creek
Location1.5S 2.5W of Kinsley
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEdwards County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89628, -99.45969
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is 70 Road over Trib. to Coon 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 70 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 70 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 70 Road over Trib. to Coon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.