US Bridges

I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 7.5 MI W of Geary Ecoln · Structure no. 999907000310751

Built
1997
28 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 EB over Mcdowell Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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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CarriesI-70 HWY EB
CrossesMcdowell Creek
Location7.5 MI W of Geary Ecoln
RouteInterstate 70
CountyGeary County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06694, -96.64472
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,058 (2023)
Projected traffic8,903 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 HWY EB over Mcdowell Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 HWY EB 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 EB over Mcdowell Creek 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?

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 EB over Mcdowell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.