US Bridges

I-70 HWY WB over K-4 Auburn RD

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT K-4/I-70 WB · Structure no. 999907000892221

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,014
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY WB over K-4 Auburn RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY WB over K-4 Auburn RD 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,014 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,540 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesI-70 HWY WB
CrossesK-4 Auburn RD
LocationJCT K-4/I-70 WB
RouteInterstate 70
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,014 (2023)
Projected traffic19,540 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
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 WB over K-4 Auburn RD built?

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

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

About 16,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.