US Bridges

I-70 HWY over Washington ST

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.67 MI SE 10th ST Nl · Structure no. 999907000890361

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY over Washington ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 HWY over Washington ST 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 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 21,105 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,870 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 HWY
CrossesWashington ST
Location0.67 MI SE 10th ST Nl
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03806, -95.66444
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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width115 ft (34.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,105 (2023)
Projected traffic27,870 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
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 I-70 HWY over Washington ST built?

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

What condition is I-70 HWY over Washington ST 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 I-70 HWY over Washington ST carry?

About 21,105 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY over Washington ST?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY over Washington ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.