I70 HWY Eb-Wb over 3rd Street
FairShawnee County, Kansas · 0.56 MI E Topeka Ave · Structure no. 999907000890271
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,243
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY Eb-Wb over 3rd Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY Eb-Wb over 3rd Street in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 18,243 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,705 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY Eb-Wb over 3rd Street built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I70 HWY Eb-Wb over 3rd Street 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 3rd Street carry?
About 18,243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY Eb-Wb over 3rd Street?
The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY Eb-Wb over 3rd Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.