I70 HWY EB over Blacksmith Creek
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · 5.44 MI E Wabaunsee Coln · Structure no. 999907000891681
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,311
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY EB over Blacksmith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over Blacksmith Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 13,311 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,003 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 169 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY EB over Blacksmith Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is I70 HWY EB over Blacksmith 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 over Blacksmith Creek carry?
About 13,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB over Blacksmith Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over Blacksmith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.