US Bridges

I-70 HWY WB EB over Access Road

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 5.6 MI E WB Coln · Structure no. 999907000892671

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,311
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 HWY WB EB over Access Road is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 HWY WB EB over Access Road 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 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 13,311 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,003 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 162 ft wide.

CarriesI-70 HWY WB EB
CrossesAccess Road
Location5.6 MI E WB Coln
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05583, -95.84083
Functional classRural 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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,311 (2023)
Projected traffic15,003 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 EB over Access Road built?

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

What condition is I-70 HWY WB EB over Access Road 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 EB over Access Road carry?

About 13,311 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I-70 HWY WB EB over Access Road?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 HWY WB EB over Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.