I-70 HWY Westbound over South Fork Beaver Creek
FairSherman County, Kansas · 5.70 MI West of K-27 · Structure no. 999907000910161
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 HWY Westbound over South Fork Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-70 HWY Westbound over South Fork Beaver Creek in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,923 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 South Fork Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 HWY Westbound over South 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 Westbound over South Fork Beaver Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-70 HWY Westbound over South Fork Beaver Creek?
The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 HWY Westbound over South Fork Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.