I-70 Highway over S Fk Solomon R Drain
GoodThomas County, Kansas · 7.23 MI SE of K-25 · Structure no. 999907000970251
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 Highway over S Fk Solomon R Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 Highway over S Fk Solomon R Drain in Thomas County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 6,350 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,748 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 Highway over S Fk Solomon R Drain built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 Highway over S Fk Solomon R Drain 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 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 Highway over S Fk Solomon R Drain carry?
About 6,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-70 Highway over S Fk Solomon R Drain?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 Highway over S Fk Solomon R Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.