US Bridges

I70 HWY EB over Snokomo Creek

Good

Wabaunsee County, Kansas · 2.25 MI W K138 EB · Structure no. 999907000990931

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,863
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY EB over Snokomo Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY EB over Snokomo Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,863 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,520 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY EB
CrossesSnokomo Creek
Location2.25 MI W K138 EB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05806, -96.1475
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,863 (2023)
Projected traffic13,520 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 Snokomo Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

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

About 10,863 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY EB over Snokomo Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY EB over Snokomo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.