US Bridges

I470 HWY EB over 29th ST

Fair

Shawnee County, Kansas · 2.13 MI SE Wjct US75 EB · Structure no. 999947000891841

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I470 HWY EB over 29th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I470 HWY EB over 29th ST 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 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,808 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI470 HWY EB
Crosses29th ST
Location2.13 MI SE Wjct US75 EB
RouteInterstate 470
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01417, -95.74639
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2023)
Projected traffic17,808 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 EB over 29th ST built?

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

What condition is I470 HWY EB over 29th ST 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I470 HWY EB over 29th ST carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I470 HWY EB over 29th ST?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I470 HWY EB over 29th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.