US Bridges

Wanamaker over I-70 HWY EB - WB

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT Wanamaker RD & I-70 · Structure no. 999907000892021

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,298
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wanamaker over I-70 HWY EB - WB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wanamaker 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 17,298 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,647 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWanamaker
CrossesI-70 HWY EB - WB
LocationJCT Wanamaker RD & I-70
RouteCity Street 5251
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05361, -95.76167
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,298 (2023)
Projected traffic17,647 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 Wanamaker over I-70 HWY EB - WB built?

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

What condition is Wanamaker 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 Wanamaker over I-70 HWY EB - WB carry?

About 17,298 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wanamaker over I-70 HWY EB - WB?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Wanamaker over I-70 HWY EB - WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.