I-70 Highway over Prairie Dog Creek
FairThomas County, Kansas · 3.73 MI East of US-24 · Structure no. 999907000970131
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 Highway over Prairie Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 Highway over Prairie Dog 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,716 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 128 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Prairie Dog Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 Highway over Prairie Dog 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 Prairie Dog Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-70 Highway over Prairie Dog Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 Highway over Prairie Dog Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.