I70 HWY EB over Mulberry Creek
FairSaline County, Kansas · 7.36 MI E Lincoln Coln EB · Structure no. 999907000850521
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY EB over Mulberry Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I70 HWY EB 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 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 8,650 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,423 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 EB over Mulberry Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY EB over Mulberry 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I70 HWY EB over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 8,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB over Mulberry Creek?
The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.