US Bridges

S. 70th Ave. over Indian Creek

Good

Osborne County, Kansas · 3.4S 4.0E of Osborne · Structure no. 000710683003844

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 70th Ave. over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S. 70th Ave. over Indian Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 70th Ave.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.4S 4.0E of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 7110
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.38755, -98.62039
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 S. 70th Ave. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 70th Ave. over Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S. 70th Ave. over Indian Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is S. 70th Ave. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns S. 70th Ave. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.