US Bridges

I 70 (kta)nl-Sl over Whetstone Creek

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.26 MI E Tecumseh Ovrp · Structure no. 999907000891783

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,636
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I 70 (kta)nl-Sl over Whetstone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 (kta)nl-Sl over Whetstone Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,636 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,094 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 259 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 70 (kta)nl-Sl
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location2.26 MI E Tecumseh Ovrp
RouteInterstate 70
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02389, -95.54667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width259 ft (79 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,636 (2023)
Projected traffic31,094 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I 70 (kta)nl-Sl over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 (kta)nl-Sl over Whetstone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I 70 (kta)nl-Sl over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 22,636 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 70 (kta)nl-Sl over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 259 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 (kta)nl-Sl over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.