US Bridges

URB5370 17th ST over I470 HWY Wl-El

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.49 MI SE Wjct US75 · Structure no. 999947000891831

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,536
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

URB5370 17th ST over I470 HWY Wl-El is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying URB5370 17th ST over I470 HWY Wl-El in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,536 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,063 by 2044. The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesURB5370 17th ST
CrossesI470 HWY Wl-El
Location0.49 MI SE Wjct US75
RouteCity Street 5370
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03639, -95.75667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length313 ft (95.5 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,536 (2023)
Projected traffic9,063 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 URB5370 17th ST over I470 HWY Wl-El built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is URB5370 17th ST over I470 HWY Wl-El 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 URB5370 17th ST over I470 HWY Wl-El carry?

About 8,536 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is URB5370 17th ST over I470 HWY Wl-El?

The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns URB5370 17th ST over I470 HWY Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.