I70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek Drainage
GoodGeary County, Kansas · 7.94 MI NE K57 WB · Structure no. 999907000310281
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,058
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek Drainage in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 8,058 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,903 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 WB over Mcdowell Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek Drainage 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 WB over Mcdowell Creek Drainage carry?
About 8,058 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek Drainage?
The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.