US Bridges

E. 70th St. S. over Trib to Slate Creek

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 6.0 S .6W of Dalton · Structure no. 000960825406880

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 70th St. S. over Trib to Slate Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E. 70th St. S. over Trib to Slate Creek in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 70th St. S.
CrossesTrib to Slate Creek
Location6.0 S .6W of Dalton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.18864, -97.28611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2013)
Projected traffic24 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Trib to Slate Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 70th St. S. over Trib to Slate 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E. 70th St. S. over Trib to Slate Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. 70th St. S. over Trib to Slate Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. 70th St. S. over Trib to Slate Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.