US Bridges

Shawnee Heights RD over I-70 HWY (kta)

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.69 MI E Tecumseh Ovrp · Structure no. 999907000892943

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,034
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Shawnee Heights RD over I-70 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shawnee Heights RD over I-70 HWY (kta) in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,034 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,237 by 2044. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShawnee Heights RD
CrossesI-70 HWY (kta)
Location1.69 MI E Tecumseh Ovrp
RouteCounty Highway 5223
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02694, -95.55722
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,034 (2023)
Projected traffic1,237 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 Shawnee Heights RD over I-70 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shawnee Heights RD over I-70 HWY (kta) 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 Shawnee Heights RD over I-70 HWY (kta) carry?

About 1,034 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Shawnee Heights RD over I-70 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Shawnee Heights RD over I-70 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.