I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Cow Creek
FairEllsworth County, Kansas · 5.34 MI E K232 · Structure no. 999907000270051
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Cow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Cow Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,997 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 155 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Cow Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Cow 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 2024.
How much traffic does I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Cow Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Cow Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.