US Bridges

URB5561 Calif over I70 HWY Nl-Sl

Poor

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT California AVE/I70 · Structure no. 999907000890391

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

URB5561 Calif over I70 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous slab carrying URB5561 Calif over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,953 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesURB5561 Calif
CrossesI70 HWY Nl-Sl
LocationJCT California AVE/I70
RouteCity Street 5561
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03472, -95.65083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,255 (2023)
Projected traffic14,953 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 URB5561 Calif over I70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

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

What condition is URB5561 Calif over I70 HWY Nl-Sl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does URB5561 Calif over I70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 12,255 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is URB5561 Calif over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns URB5561 Calif over I70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.