I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Wolf Creek
FairLeavenworth County, Kansas · 0.55 W Wyandotte CO Line · Structure no. 999907000520483
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,396
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Wolf Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Wolf Creek in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,396 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,973 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Wolf Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Wolf 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 Wolf Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.