I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Post Creek
GoodWabaunsee County, Kansas · 4.39 MI E K30 · Structure no. 999907000990351
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,024
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Post Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Post Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 88 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 11,024 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,451 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 167 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Post Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Post 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Post Creek carry?
About 11,024 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Post Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 167 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY Eb/Wb over Post Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.