US Bridges

US75 HWY over I-70 and I-470

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · US-75 E-S over Tenth ST · Structure no. 999907500891951

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,661 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 HWY over I-70 and I-470 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 HWY over I-70 and I-470 in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12,520 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,540 by 2044. The structure is 1,661 ft (506.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS75 HWY
CrossesI-70 and I-470
LocationUS-75 E-S over Tenth ST
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05278, -95.77194
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,661 ft (506.4 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,520 (2023)
Projected traffic17,540 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US75 HWY over I-70 and I-470 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 HWY over I-70 and I-470 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US75 HWY over I-70 and I-470 carry?

About 12,520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US75 HWY over I-70 and I-470?

The structure is 1,661 ft (506.4 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US75 HWY over I-70 and I-470?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.