US Bridges

I-70 HWY NB over I-470 HWY SB

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT EB I70/WB I470 · Structure no. 999907000892583

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,104
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-70 HWY NB over I-470 HWY SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 HWY NB over I-470 HWY SB 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 14,104 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,374 by 2044. The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-70 HWY NB
CrossesI-470 HWY SB
LocationJCT EB I70/WB I470
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03139, -95.58944
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 rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length364 ft (110.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,104 (2023)
Projected traffic19,374 by 2044
Trucks12%
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 NB over I-470 HWY SB built?

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

What condition is I-70 HWY NB over I-470 HWY SB 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 NB over I-470 HWY SB carry?

About 14,104 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY NB over I-470 HWY SB?

The structure is 364 ft (110.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY NB over I-470 HWY SB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.