US Bridges

Rice Road over I-70 HWY

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT Rice RD/I70 · Structure no. 999907000892491

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,217
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Road over I-70 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice Road over I-70 HWY in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,813 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRice Road
CrossesI-70 HWY
LocationJCT Rice RD/I70
RouteCity Street 5293
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03417, -95.62306
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,217 (2023)
Projected traffic1,813 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Rice Road over I-70 HWY built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Road over I-70 HWY 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 Rice Road over I-70 HWY carry?

About 2,217 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rice Road over I-70 HWY?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Road over I-70 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.