N.W. 86th St. 70 over Big Soldier Creek
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · 7.0N 1.2W of Silver Lake · Structure no. 000890975804100
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N.W. 86th St. 70 over Big Soldier Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.W. 86th St. 70 over Big Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 71 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N.W. 86th St. 70 over Big Soldier Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is N.W. 86th St. 70 over Big Soldier 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does N.W. 86th St. 70 over Big Soldier Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N.W. 86th St. 70 over Big Soldier Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns N.W. 86th St. 70 over Big Soldier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.