I-70 Highway over South Fork Sappa Creek
FairThomas County, Kansas · 4.01 MI E. of K-184 · Structure no. 999907000970051
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 Highway over South Fork Sappa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 Highway over South Fork Sappa Creek in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5,450 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,520 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 130 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 Highway over South Fork Sappa Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 Highway over South Fork Sappa 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 Highway over South Fork Sappa Creek carry?
About 5,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is I-70 Highway over South Fork Sappa Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 Highway over South Fork Sappa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.