I70 HWY EB over Clarks Creek
GoodGeary County, Kansas · 3.73 MI NE K57 EB · Structure no. 999907000310241
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,160
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY EB over Clarks Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY EB over Clarks Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 73 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 8,160 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,197 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY EB over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I70 HWY EB over Clarks 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I70 HWY EB over Clarks Creek carry?
About 8,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.