US Bridges

70th Avenue over US54 HWY

Good

Pratt County, Kansas · 4.57 MI E K64 · Structure no. 999905400760291

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

70th Avenue over US54 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 70th Avenue over US54 HWY in Pratt County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 41 vehicles a day. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Carries70th Avenue
CrossesUS54 HWY
Location4.57 MI E K64
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64556, -98.61111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 70th Avenue over US54 HWY built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70th Avenue over US54 HWY 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 2023.

How much traffic does 70th Avenue over US54 HWY carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 70th Avenue over US54 HWY?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 70th Avenue over US54 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.