US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over Spring Valley Road

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 4.96 MI E Dk Coln EB · Structure no. 999907000310061

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over Spring Valley Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over Spring Valley Road in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 8,871 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,824 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesSpring Valley Road
Location4.96 MI E Dk Coln EB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99972, -96.87222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (34.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,871 (2023)
Projected traffic10,824 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I70 HWY EB over Spring Valley Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY EB over Spring Valley Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I70 HWY EB over Spring Valley Road carry?

About 8,871 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over Spring Valley Road?

The structure is 115 ft (34.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over Spring Valley Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.