I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Ward Creek
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · 1.28 MI E Gage Blvd · Structure no. 999907000890241
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,008
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Ward Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Ward Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, 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 19,008 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,657 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 286 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Ward Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Ward 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Ward Creek carry?
About 19,008 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Ward Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m) and a deck 286 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY Nl-Sl over Ward Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.