US Bridges

URB5290 6th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.87 MI E Topeka Ave · Structure no. 999907000890291

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

URB5290 6th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous slab carrying URB5290 6th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 6,945 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,085 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesURB5290 6th ST
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
Location0.87 MI E Topeka Ave
RouteCity Street 5290
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05056, -95.66944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,945 (2023)
Projected traffic7,085 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 URB5290 6th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

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

What condition is URB5290 6th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl 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 URB5290 6th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 6,945 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is URB5290 6th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns URB5290 6th ST over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.