US Bridges

I-70 HWY over Stinson Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.95 MI W Douglas Coln · Structure no. 999907000892573

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,104
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-70 HWY over Stinson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 HWY over Stinson Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 14,104 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,374 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 728 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-70 HWY
CrossesStinson Creek
Location4.95 MI W Douglas Coln
RouteInterstate 70
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0325, -95.59306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width728 ft (221.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,104 (2023)
Projected traffic19,374 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free 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 HWY over Stinson Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 HWY over Stinson 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 over Stinson Creek carry?

About 14,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY over Stinson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 728 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY over Stinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.