US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over Hendricks Creek

Fair

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.71 MI E Riley Coln WB · Structure no. 999907000990011

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over Hendricks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over Hendricks Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 9,450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,761 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesHendricks Creek
Location1.71 MI E Riley Coln WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06556, -96.35889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,450 (2023)
Projected traffic11,761 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I70 HWY WB over Hendricks Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over Hendricks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over Hendricks Creek carry?

About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over Hendricks Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over Hendricks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.