I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Stranger Creek
GoodLeavenworth County, Kansas · 9.58 MI E K-32 · Structure no. 999907000520403
- 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 WB (kta) over Stranger Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY WB (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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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 HWY WB (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 WB (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 WB (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 WB (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 WB (kta) over Stranger Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.