I-70 Highway; EB over West Union Road
GoodShawnee County, Kansas · 1.49 MI E Wabaunsee Coln · Structure no. 999907000892751
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,648
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 Highway; EB over West Union Road is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying I-70 Highway; EB over West Union Road in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 22 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 12,648 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,833 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 Highway; EB over West Union Road built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I-70 Highway; EB over West Union 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 West Union Road carry?
About 12,648 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I-70 Highway; EB over West Union Road?
The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 Highway; EB over West Union Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.