US Bridges

E. 70th St. S. over Snyder Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 5.0S 1.8E of Wellington · Structure no. 000960815806880

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 70th St. S. over Snyder Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 70th St. S. over Snyder Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE. 70th St. S.
CrossesSnyder Creek
Location5.0S 1.8E of Wellington
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18824, -97.36955
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 E. 70th St. S. over Snyder Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 70th St. S. over Snyder 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 2023.

How much traffic does E. 70th St. S. over Snyder Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is E. 70th St. S. over Snyder Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns E. 70th St. S. over Snyder Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.