US Bridges

I-70 HWY EB over Mission Creek

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 4.79 MI E WB Coln EB · Structure no. 999907000892181

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,903
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY EB over Mission Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY EB over Mission Creek 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 12,903 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,132 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 HWY EB
CrossesMission Creek
Location4.79 MI E WB Coln EB
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05778, -95.8575
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,903 (2023)
Projected traffic15,132 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 EB over Mission Creek built?

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

What condition is I-70 HWY EB over Mission Creek 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 EB over Mission Creek carry?

About 12,903 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY EB over Mission Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY EB over Mission Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.