I-70 Highway WB over Dry Creek
FairWabaunsee County, Kansas · .76 MI E K-30 WB · Structure no. 999907000990961
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,220
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 Highway WB over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Highway WB over Dry Creek in Wabaunsee County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 11,220 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,422 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 Highway WB over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 Highway WB over Dry Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I-70 Highway WB over Dry Creek carry?
About 11,220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-70 Highway WB over Dry Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 Highway WB over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.