US Bridges

I-70 HWY Eastbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Kansas · 1.68 MI E of CO Stline · Structure no. 999907000910051

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
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 Eastbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-70 HWY Eastbound 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 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 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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CarriesI-70 HWY Eastbound
CrossesMiddle Fork Beaver Creek
Location1.68 MI E of CO Stline
RouteInterstate 70
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32889, -102.01722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2023)
Projected traffic6,774 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.8 mi (122 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Eastbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 HWY Eastbound over Middle Fork Beaver 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 HWY Eastbound 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 Eastbound 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 Eastbound over Middle Fork Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.