US Bridges

I-70 HWY EB over K-4 Auburn RD

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT K-4/I-70 EB · Structure no. 999907000892211

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,311
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY EB over K-4 Auburn RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY EB over K-4 Auburn RD in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 13,311 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,003 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-70 HWY EB
CrossesK-4 Auburn RD
LocationJCT K-4/I-70 EB
RouteInterstate 70
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05028, -95.81694
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,311 (2023)
Projected traffic15,003 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB over K-4 Auburn RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 HWY EB over K-4 Auburn RD 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 K-4 Auburn RD carry?

About 13,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY EB over K-4 Auburn RD?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY EB over K-4 Auburn RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.