I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek Drainage
FairWabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.53 MI E K138 EB · Structure no. 999907000990281
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,863
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek Drainage in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 84 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 10,863 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek Drainage built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek Drainage 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek Drainage carry?
About 10,863 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek Drainage?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY EB over Mill Creek Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.