US Bridges

I-70 HWY Westbound over S Fk Beaver CR Drain

Good

Sherman County, Kansas · 7.30 MI E of CO Stline · Structure no. 999907000910081

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY Westbound over S Fk Beaver CR Drain is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-70 HWY Westbound over S Fk Beaver CR Drain 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 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesI-70 HWY Westbound
CrossesS Fk Beaver CR Drain
Location7.30 MI E of CO Stline
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32861, -101.91222
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length198 ft (60.3 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,130 (2023)
Projected traffic6,774 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Westbound over S Fk Beaver CR Drain built?

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

What condition is I-70 HWY Westbound over S Fk Beaver CR Drain 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I-70 HWY Westbound over S Fk Beaver CR Drain carry?

About 5,130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY Westbound over S Fk Beaver CR Drain?

The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY Westbound over S Fk Beaver CR Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.