NW 70 Ave over Bear Creek
GoodPosted for loadStafford County, Kansas · 0.9N of Dillwyn · Structure no. 000000000930230
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 70 Ave over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NW 70 Ave over Bear Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 70 Ave over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 70 Ave over Bear Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NW 70 Ave over Bear Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NW 70 Ave over Bear Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NW 70 Ave over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.