I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek Branch
GoodGeary County, Kansas · 8.15 MI W of Geary Ecoln · Structure no. 999907000310731
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,058
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek Branch in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 52 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 I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek Branch 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 I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek Branch carry?
About 8,058 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek Branch?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.