US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over Spring Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.43 MI E K185 WB · Structure no. 999907000990141

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over Spring 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 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 11,016 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,710 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.43 MI E K185 WB
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWabaunsee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06583, -96.19667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,016 (2023)
Projected traffic13,710 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is I70 HWY WB over Spring 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 WB over Spring Creek carry?

About 11,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.