I70 HWY EB over East Elkhorn Creek
FairEllsworth County, Kansas · 0.25 MI NE K156 EB · Structure no. 999907000270171
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY EB over East Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I70 HWY EB over East Elkhorn Creek 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 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,314 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 50 ft wide.
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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 EB over East Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY EB over East Elkhorn 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 over East Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB over East Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over East Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.