US Bridges

I-70 HWY WB over Gage Blvd

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT Gage BLVD/I70 WB · Structure no. 999907000891931

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY WB over Gage Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 HWY WB over Gage Blvd 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 24,375 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,337 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 HWY WB
CrossesGage Blvd
LocationJCT Gage BLVD/I70 WB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0675, -95.72444
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,375 (2023)
Projected traffic30,337 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 WB over Gage Blvd built?

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

What condition is I-70 HWY WB over Gage Blvd 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 WB over Gage Blvd carry?

About 24,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY WB over Gage Blvd?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY WB over Gage Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.