I-70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek
GoodGeary County, Kansas · 7.75 MI W of Geary Ecoln · Structure no. 999907000310741
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,058
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 HWY WB over Mcdowell 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek carry?
About 8,058 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 HWY WB over Mcdowell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.