I70 HWY EB over Hendricks Creek
FairWabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.72 MI E Riley Coln EB · Structure no. 999907000990021
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY EB over Hendricks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over Hendricks Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 72 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 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY EB over Hendricks Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is I70 HWY EB 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 EB over Hendricks Creek carry?
About 9,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB over Hendricks Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over Hendricks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.