US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over East Branch Deep Creek

Good

Riley County, Kansas · 2.11 MI E Geary Coln EB · Structure no. 999907000810551

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,282
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over East Branch Deep Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over East Branch Deep Creek in Riley County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 9,282 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,104 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesEast Branch Deep Creek
Location2.11 MI E Geary Coln EB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06667, -96.4625
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesWaterway
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 EB over East Branch Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY EB over East Branch 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 EB 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 EB over East Branch Deep Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over East Branch Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.