US Bridges

I-70 HWY over Macvicar Ave

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.02 MI E Gage Blvd · Structure no. 999907000891941

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,008
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY over Macvicar Ave is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY over Macvicar Ave 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 19,008 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,657 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesI-70 HWY
CrossesMacvicar Ave
Location1.02 MI E Gage Blvd
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07028, -95.70611
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating100 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,008 (2023)
Projected traffic23,657 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Macvicar Ave built?

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

What condition is I-70 HWY over Macvicar Ave 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 Macvicar Ave carry?

About 19,008 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY over Macvicar Ave?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY over Macvicar Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.