US Bridges

Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta)

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 8.14 MI E Shawnee CO LN · Structure no. 999907000231263

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI-70 HWY (kta)
Location8.14 MI E Shawnee CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 3305
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99694, -95.35389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is Local Road 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 Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta) carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I-70 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.