US Bridges

25th St. over I470 HWY Wl-El

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.49 MI SE Wjct US75 · Structure no. 999947000890551

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,916
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th St. over I470 HWY Wl-El is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 25th St. over I470 HWY Wl-El in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,916 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,998 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries25th St.
CrossesI470 HWY Wl-El
Location1.49 MI SE Wjct US75
RouteCity Street 5267
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0225, -95.75167
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,916 (2023)
Projected traffic5,998 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 25th St. over I470 HWY Wl-El built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th St. over I470 HWY Wl-El in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does 25th St. over I470 HWY Wl-El carry?

About 4,916 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 25th St. over I470 HWY Wl-El?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 25th St. over I470 HWY Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.