US Bridges

I70 HWY Nl-Sl over 8 Streets 3 RR

PoorPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.14 MI E Topeka Ave · Structure no. 999907000890261

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,373 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,958
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Nl-Sl over 8 Streets 3 RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY Nl-Sl over 8 Streets 3 RR in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 18,958 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,595 by 2044. The structure is 3,373 ft (1,028.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
Crosses8 Streets 3 RR
Location0.14 MI E Topeka Ave
RouteInterstate 70
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05806, -95.67417
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,373 ft (1,028.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,958 (2023)
Projected traffic23,595 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Nl-Sl over 8 Streets 3 RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over 8 Streets 3 RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I70 HWY Nl-Sl over 8 Streets 3 RR carry?

About 18,958 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY Nl-Sl over 8 Streets 3 RR?

The structure is 3,373 ft (1,028.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Nl-Sl over 8 Streets 3 RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.