US Bridges

Martin Drive over I470 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.50 MI E Burlingame Road · Structure no. 999947000890681

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Drive over I470 HWY Nl-Sl is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martin Drive over I470 HWY Nl-Sl 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 480 vehicles a day. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Drive
CrossesI470 HWY Nl-Sl
Location0.50 MI E Burlingame Road
RouteCity Street 187
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.99667, -95.69667
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length259 ft (78.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2023)
Projected traffic—
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 Martin Drive over I470 HWY Nl-Sl built?

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

What condition is Martin Drive over I470 HWY Nl-Sl 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Martin Drive over I470 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Martin Drive over I470 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Drive over I470 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.