I70 HWY WB over Cow Creek Drainage
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 4.25 MI E K232 WB · Structure no. 999907000270031
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over Cow Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over Cow Creek Drainage in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,997 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY WB over Cow Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over Cow 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over Cow Creek Drainage carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over Cow Creek Drainage?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over Cow Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.