I70 HWY WB over North Fork Big Creek
FairEllis County, Kansas · 6.59MI E JCT U183 WB · Structure no. 999907000260281
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,367
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over North Fork Big Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I70 HWY WB over North Fork Big Creek in Ellis County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,367 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,209 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY WB over North Fork Big Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over North Fork Big 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over North Fork Big Creek carry?
About 8,367 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over North Fork Big Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over North Fork Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.