US Bridges

I70 HWY Eb/Wb over 4th Street

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.67 MI E Topeka Ave · Structure no. 999907000890281

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,243
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY Eb/Wb over 4th Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY Eb/Wb over 4th Street in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 61 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 197 ft (60 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY Eb/Wb
Crosses4th Street
Location0.67 MI E Topeka Ave
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05333, -95.66833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,243 (2023)
Projected traffic22,705 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 4th Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I70 HWY Eb/Wb over 4th 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 4th Street carry?

About 18,243 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY Eb/Wb over 4th Street?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY Eb/Wb over 4th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.