US Bridges

I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Abandoned RR

Fair

Leavenworth County, Kansas · 0.43 W Wyandotte CO Line · Structure no. 999907000520493

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,396
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Abandoned RR in Leavenworth County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 69 years old, older 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 17,396 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,973 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 HWY WB (kta)
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.43 W Wyandotte CO Line
RouteInterstate 70
CountyLeavenworth County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08917, -94.91611
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,396 (2023)
Projected traffic22,973 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Abandoned RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Abandoned RR carry?

About 17,396 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY WB (kta) over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.