US Bridges

I-70 Highway over S Fk Sappa CR Drg Rg

Fair

Sherman County, Kansas · 6.26MI E Jt K27 · Structure no. 999907000910321

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Highway over S Fk Sappa CR Drg Rg is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 Highway over S Fk Sappa CR Drg Rg in Sherman County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 Highway
CrossesS Fk Sappa CR Drg Rg
Location6.26MI E Jt K27
RouteInterstate 70
CountySherman County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.32944, -101.60944
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,923 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Highway over S Fk Sappa CR Drg Rg built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 Highway over S Fk Sappa CR Drg Rg 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 Highway over S Fk Sappa CR Drg Rg carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-70 Highway over S Fk Sappa CR Drg Rg?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Highway over S Fk Sappa CR Drg Rg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.