US Bridges

I70 HWY WB over RR Adams ST Shung CR

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.41 MI SE 10th ST WB · Structure no. 999907000890341

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
610 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,849
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 HWY WB over RR Adams ST Shung CR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I70 HWY WB over RR Adams ST Shung CR in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,849 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,532 by 2044. The structure is 610 ft (186 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI70 HWY WB
CrossesRR Adams ST Shung CR
Location0.41 MI SE 10th ST WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03972, -95.66833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length610 ft (186 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,849 (2023)
Projected traffic27,532 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway 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 WB over RR Adams ST Shung CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I70 HWY WB over RR Adams ST Shung CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I70 HWY WB over RR Adams ST Shung CR carry?

About 20,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I70 HWY WB over RR Adams ST Shung CR?

The structure is 610 ft (186 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I70 HWY WB over RR Adams ST Shung CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.