US Bridges

Ramp I70 to K4 over I-70 HWY

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.29 MI E Croco RD · Structure no. 999907000892541

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
601 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,425
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I70 to K4 over I-70 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I70 to K4 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 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,882 by 2044. The structure is 601 ft (183.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp I70 to K4
CrossesI-70 HWY
Location0.29 MI E Croco RD
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.035, -95.60833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length601 ft (183.3 m)
Longest span179 ft (54.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2023)
Projected traffic1,882 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp I70 to K4 over I-70 HWY built?

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

What condition is Ramp I70 to K4 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 Ramp I70 to K4 over I-70 HWY carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I70 to K4 over I-70 HWY?

The structure is 601 ft (183.3 m) long with a longest span of 179 ft (54.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I70 to K4 over I-70 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.