US Bridges

I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Deer Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.13 MI E US40 · Structure no. 999907000890431

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Deer Creek is a steel culvert carrying I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Deer Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 18,345 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,210 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY Eb-Wb
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.13 MI E US40
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03417, -95.63472
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,345 (2023)
Projected traffic26,210 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Eb-Wb over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Deer 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 Eb-Wb over Deer Creek carry?

About 18,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Deer Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.