US Bridges

E. 70th Ave. N. over Trib to Arkansas

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 6 MI N If Oxford · Structure no. 000960839306640

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 70th Ave. N. over Trib to Arkansas is a steel culvert carrying E. 70th Ave. N. over Trib to Arkansas in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 30 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 70th Ave. N.
CrossesTrib to Arkansas
Location6 MI N If Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36159, -97.16237
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ave. N. over Trib to Arkansas built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is E. 70th Ave. N. over Trib to Arkansas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E. 70th Ave. N. over Trib to Arkansas carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E. 70th Ave. N. over Trib to Arkansas?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns E. 70th Ave. N. over Trib to Arkansas?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.