I-70 HWY WB over Blacksmith Creek
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · 5.45 MI E WB Coln · Structure no. 999907000892201
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,311
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 HWY WB over Blacksmith Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 HWY WB over Blacksmith Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 42 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 HWY WB over Blacksmith Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 HWY WB 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 I-70 HWY WB over Blacksmith Creek carry?
About 13,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I-70 HWY WB over Blacksmith Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 HWY WB over Blacksmith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.