US Bridges

I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Stranger Creek

Good

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 9.57 MI E K-32 · Structure no. 999907000520393

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
392 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,396
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Stranger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Stranger Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 17,396 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,973 by 2044. The structure is 392 ft (119.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 HWY EB (kta)
CrossesStranger Creek
Location9.57 MI E K-32
RouteInterstate 70
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06778, -95.02389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length392 ft (119.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,396 (2023)
Projected traffic22,973 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 (kta) over Stranger Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Stranger 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 Stranger Creek carry?

About 17,396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Stranger Creek?

The structure is 392 ft (119.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY EB (kta) over Stranger Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.