I70 HWY WB over BNSF RR
FairShawnee County, Kansas · 0.17 MI SE 10th ST WB · Structure no. 999907000890321
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 350 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,849
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I70 HWY WB over BNSF RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying I70 HWY WB over BNSF RR 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 20,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,532 by 2044. The structure is 350 ft (106.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 WB over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I70 HWY WB over BNSF RR 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 WB over BNSF RR carry?
About 20,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY WB over BNSF RR?
The structure is 350 ft (106.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY WB over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.