I-70 HWY Westbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek
GoodSherman County, Kansas · 1.67 MI E of CO Stline · Structure no. 999907000910041
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,130
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 HWY Westbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-70 HWY Westbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,774 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 HWY Westbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 HWY Westbound over Middle Fork Beaver 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 HWY Westbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek carry?
About 5,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I-70 HWY Westbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 HWY Westbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.