I70 HWY EB over Big Creek Drainage
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 1.38 MI E Jt K255 Eb/Wb · Structure no. 999907000260341
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,866
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY EB over Big Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY EB over Big Creek Drainage 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 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 7,866 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,985 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 154 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY EB over Big Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY EB over Big Creek Drainage 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I70 HWY EB over Big Creek Drainage carry?
About 7,866 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB over Big Creek Drainage?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over Big Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.