I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek
GoodWabaunsee County, Kansas · 0.35 MI E K138 EB · Structure no. 999907000990211
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 411 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,761
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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 10,761 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,660 by 2044. The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long and 43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is I70 HWY EB over Mill 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek carry?
About 10,761 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek?
The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.