US Bridges

Lecompton Alt over I-70 HWY (kta)

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 3.04 MI E Shawnee CO LN · Structure no. 999907000231253

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lecompton Alt over I-70 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lecompton Alt over I-70 HWY (kta) in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLecompton Alt
CrossesI-70 HWY (kta)
Location3.04 MI E Shawnee CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.00611, -95.44722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Lecompton Alt over I-70 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lecompton Alt over I-70 HWY (kta) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Lecompton Alt over I-70 HWY (kta) carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lecompton Alt over I-70 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lecompton Alt over I-70 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.