U-40/I-470E Conn over I-70 HWY
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · JCT U40/I70 · Structure no. 999904000892551
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 344 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,962
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-40/I-470E Conn over I-70 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-40/I-470E Conn over I-70 HWY in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,962 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,345 by 2044. The structure is 344 ft (104.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U-40/I-470E Conn over I-70 HWY built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is U-40/I-470E Conn over I-70 HWY 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 U-40/I-470E Conn over I-70 HWY carry?
About 6,962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is U-40/I-470E Conn over I-70 HWY?
The structure is 344 ft (104.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns U-40/I-470E Conn over I-70 HWY?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.