I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Mud Creek
GoodLeavenworth County, Kansas · 0.24 MI E Douglas CO Line · Structure no. 999907000520303
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,657
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Mud Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 69 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 17,657 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,862 by 2044. The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long and 34 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Mud 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Mud Creek carry?
About 17,657 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Mud Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.