US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over Deep Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 0.16 MI E Geary Coln WB · Structure no. 999907000810011

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over Deep Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY WB over Deep Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 63 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 9,282 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2044. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.16 MI E Geary Coln WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06722, -96.49806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,282 (2023)
Projected traffic11,104 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I70 HWY WB over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over Deep 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over Deep Creek carry?

About 9,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over Deep Creek?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.