I70 HWY EB over Walker Creek
GoodEllis County, Kansas · 5.89 MI E Jt K255 EB · Structure no. 999907000260431
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,718
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY EB over Walker Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over Walker 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 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 8,718 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,067 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY EB over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY EB over Walker Creek 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 Walker Creek carry?
About 8,718 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB over Walker Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.