I70 HWY EB over Mulberry Creek
GoodSaline County, Kansas · 0.36 MI E K143 EB · Structure no. 999907000850631
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2000
- 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 EB over Mulberry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY EB over Mulberry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I70 HWY EB 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 EB over Mulberry Creek carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB 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 52 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over Mulberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.