US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over Mulberry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.37 MI E K143 WB · Structure no. 999907000850621

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY WB over Mulberry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 64 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,468 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location0.37 MI E K143 WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates38.87694, -97.60528
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic9,468 by 2044
Trucks21%
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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.