US Bridges

Fairlawn over I-70 HWY Eb-Wb

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT I-70 / Fairlawn RD · Structure no. 999907000891911

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,377
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairlawn over I-70 HWY Eb-Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairlawn over I-70 HWY Eb-Wb in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 10,377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,173 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairlawn
CrossesI-70 HWY Eb-Wb
LocationJCT I-70 / Fairlawn RD
RouteCity Street 5301
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06, -95.74306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,377 (2023)
Projected traffic13,173 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fairlawn over I-70 HWY Eb-Wb built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairlawn over I-70 HWY Eb-Wb 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 Fairlawn over I-70 HWY Eb-Wb carry?

About 10,377 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Fairlawn over I-70 HWY Eb-Wb?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Fairlawn over I-70 HWY Eb-Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.