US Bridges

Valencia Road over I-70 HWY Nl-Sl

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.01 MI E WB Coln · Structure no. 999907000892171

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Road over I-70 HWY Nl-Sl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valencia Road over I-70 HWY Nl-Sl in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Road
CrossesI-70 HWY Nl-Sl
Location4.01 MI E WB Coln
RouteCounty Highway 8903
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05778, -95.87167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Valencia Road over I-70 HWY Nl-Sl built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valencia Road over I-70 HWY Nl-Sl 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 Valencia Road over I-70 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Road over I-70 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Valencia Road over I-70 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.