US Bridges

I470 HWY WB over 10th Street

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT 10th ST/I470 WB · Structure no. 999947000890471

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I470 HWY WB over 10th Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I470 HWY WB over 10th Street in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 3,225 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,259 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI470 HWY WB
Crosses10th Street
LocationJCT 10th ST/I470 WB
RouteInterstate 470
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05056, -95.77194
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,225 (2023)
Projected traffic4,259 by 2044
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I470 HWY WB over 10th Street built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I470 HWY WB over 10th Street 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 I470 HWY WB over 10th Street carry?

About 3,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is I470 HWY WB over 10th Street?

The structure is 195 ft (59.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I470 HWY WB over 10th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.