NW 70th ST Osn 076 over Big Soldier Creek
PoorPosted for loadShawnee County, Kansas · 0.5N 0.5W of Grove · Structure no. 000890977104140
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 70th ST Osn 076 over Big Soldier Creek is a concrete arch - thru carrying NW 70th ST Osn 076 over Big Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 115 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 NW 70th ST Osn 076 over Big Soldier Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 70th ST Osn 076 over Big Soldier Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does NW 70th ST Osn 076 over Big Soldier Creek carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is NW 70th ST Osn 076 over Big Soldier Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns NW 70th ST Osn 076 over Big Soldier Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.