US Bridges

Tecumseh Road over I-70 EB and I-470 EB

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · Tecumseh RD / EB 70&470 · Structure no. 999907000892603

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Tecumseh Road over I-70 EB and I-470 EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tecumseh Road over I-70 EB and I-470 EB 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 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 787 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,060 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTecumseh Road
CrossesI-70 EB and I-470 EB
LocationTecumseh RD / EB 70&470
RouteCounty Highway 5221
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03111, -95.58556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2023)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tecumseh Road over I-70 EB and I-470 EB built?

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

What condition is Tecumseh Road over I-70 EB and I-470 EB 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 Tecumseh Road over I-70 EB and I-470 EB carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Tecumseh Road over I-70 EB and I-470 EB?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Tecumseh Road over I-70 EB and I-470 EB?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.