US Bridges

I-70 Highway; EB over Rossville Road

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.0 MI E Wabaunsee Coln · Structure no. 999907000892731

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,024
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Highway; EB over Rossville Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Highway; EB over Rossville Road 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 11,024 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,451 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 Highway; EB
CrossesRossville Road
Location0.0 MI E Wabaunsee Coln
RouteInterstate 70
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05806, -95.94667
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,024 (2023)
Projected traffic13,451 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Highway; EB over Rossville Road built?

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

What condition is I-70 Highway; EB over Rossville 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 Highway; EB over Rossville Road carry?

About 11,024 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-70 Highway; EB over Rossville Road?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Highway; EB over Rossville Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.