NW 70 ST over Wild Horse Creek
GoodStafford County, Kansas · 4.0N 6.4W of St. John · Structure no. 000930653605680
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 70 ST over Wild Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 70 ST over Wild Horse Creek in Stafford County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 NW 70 ST over Wild Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 70 ST over Wild Horse 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 ST over Wild Horse Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NW 70 ST over Wild Horse Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NW 70 ST over Wild Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.