US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over Pretty Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 1.3 MI E K99 EB · Structure no. 999907000990811

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,965
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over Pretty Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY EB over Pretty Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesPretty Creek
Location1.3 MI E K99 EB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06528, -96.26972
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,965 (2023)
Projected traffic13,379 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 EB over Pretty Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY EB over Pretty 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 Pretty Creek carry?

About 10,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over Pretty Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over Pretty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.