NE 70 ST over Rattlesnake Creek
FairPosted for loadStafford County, Kansas · 4.0N of St. John · Structure no. 000000000930150
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 237 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 70 ST over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 70 ST over Rattlesnake Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 70 ST over Rattlesnake Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 70 ST over Rattlesnake 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NE 70 ST over Rattlesnake Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NE 70 ST over Rattlesnake Creek?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NE 70 ST over Rattlesnake Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.