70th RD. over Branch of Big Sandy Ck.
Woodson County, Kansas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- 70th RD. over Branch of Big Sandy Ck. in Woodson County, Kansas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 54 of the 142 inventoried bridges in Woodson County rated good (38.0%); 15 (10.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Status change: newly posted for load since 2024.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 104 ft |
| Location | 232 4.0S 3.7W US54&75JCT |
| NBI structure number | 001040985306000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Woodson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US75 Hwy over S Owl Creek Drainage | 1931 | 3,100 | Good |
| US 75 Hwy over South Owl Creek | 1990 | 3,100 | Good |
| US 75 Hwy over UP R.R. | 1990 | 2,700 | Good |
| US 75 Hwy over E Buffalo CR Drain | 1990 | 2,700 | Good |
| US75 Hwy over Owl Creek | 1959 | 2,683 | Good |
| US75 Hwy over North Owl Creek | 1959 | 2,490 | Fair |
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