US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over Mulberry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.47 MI E Lincoln Coln WB · Structure no. 999907000850421

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I70 HWY WB over Mulberry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,448 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location1.47 MI E Lincoln Coln WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87833, -97.90111
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,448 by 2044
Trucks28%
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 WB over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over Mulberry 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 November 2024.

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

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.