I70 HWY WB over East Branch Deep Creek
FairRiley County, Kansas · 2.12 MI E Geary Coln WB · Structure no. 999907000810031
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,282
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over East Branch Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over East Branch Deep Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, 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 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 9,282 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY WB over East Branch Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over East Branch Deep 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over East Branch Deep Creek carry?
About 9,282 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over East Branch Deep Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over East Branch Deep Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.