I70 HWY EB over Paw Paw Creek
GoodWabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.20 MI E K185 EB · Structure no. 999907000990121
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,965
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY EB over Paw Paw Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY EB over Paw Paw Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 83 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 10,965 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,379 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY EB over Paw Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is I70 HWY EB over Paw Paw Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I70 HWY EB over Paw Paw Creek carry?
About 10,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB over Paw Paw Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over Paw Paw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.