E 70TH AVENUE
Carrying E 70TH AVENUE over I-35 HWY NB (KTA)
6.30 MI N US-160, Sumner, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: E 70TH AVENUE
The E 70TH AVENUE bridge in Sumner, Kansas carries E 70TH AVENUE over I-35 HWY NB (KTA). It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 10,900 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How E 70TH AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2023
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999903500961641
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether E 70TH AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare E 70TH AVENUE against other structures in Sumner and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for E 70TH AVENUE?
E 70TH AVENUE in Sumner, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is E 70TH AVENUE inspected?
E 70TH AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. E 70TH AVENUE is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for E 70TH AVENUE?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for E 70TH AVENUE.
Who is responsible for maintaining E 70TH AVENUE?
Ownership is not specified for E 70TH AVENUE in the NBI.
How old is E 70TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?
E 70TH AVENUE was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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