US Bridges

Urish Road over I70 HWY Eb/ WB

GoodPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.01 MI E K4 · Structure no. 999907000890141

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Urish Road over I70 HWY Eb/ WB is a concrete continuous slab carrying Urish Road over I70 HWY Eb/ WB in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUrish Road
CrossesI70 HWY Eb/ WB
Location2.01 MI E K4
RouteCounty Highway 2040
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05333, -95.78028
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Urish Road over I70 HWY Eb/ WB built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Urish Road over I70 HWY Eb/ WB 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 Urish Road over I70 HWY Eb/ WB carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Urish Road over I70 HWY Eb/ WB?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Urish Road over I70 HWY Eb/ WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.