Mcdowell RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb
PoorGeary County, Kansas · 7.69 MI NE K57 · Structure no. 999907000310261
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 569
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcdowell RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdowell RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb in Geary 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcdowell RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcdowell RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Mcdowell RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb carry?
About 569 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Mcdowell RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mcdowell RD over I70 HWY Eb/Wb?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.