I-70 HWY Eb-Wb over North Fork Sappa Creek
FairSherman County, Kansas · 2.83 MI West of K-27 · Structure no. 999907000910211
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 HWY Eb-Wb over North Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 HWY Eb-Wb over North Fork Sappa 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,329 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 156 ft wide.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 HWY Eb-Wb over North Fork Sappa Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 HWY Eb-Wb over North Fork Sappa 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 Eb-Wb over North Fork Sappa Creek carry?
About 5,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-70 HWY Eb-Wb over North Fork Sappa Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 HWY Eb-Wb over North Fork Sappa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.