US Bridges

I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Kansas River Drainage

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.49 MI E K4 · Structure no. 999907000890151

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,189
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Kansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Kansas River Drainage in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 68 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 12,189 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,873 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY Eb-Wb
CrossesKansas River Drainage
Location2.49 MI E K4
RouteInterstate 70
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05333, -95.77111
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,189 (2023)
Projected traffic14,873 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Kansas River Drainage built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Kansas River Drainage 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Kansas River Drainage carry?

About 12,189 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Kansas River Drainage?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Eb-Wb over Kansas River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.