US Bridges

I470 HWY WB over Fairlawn Ave

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT Fairlawn AVE/I470 WB · Structure no. 999947000891871

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I470 HWY WB over Fairlawn Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I470 HWY WB over Fairlawn Ave 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,808 by 2044. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI470 HWY WB
CrossesFairlawn Ave
LocationJCT Fairlawn AVE/I470 WB
RouteInterstate 470
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01333, -95.74361
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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 WB over Fairlawn Ave built?

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

What condition is I470 HWY WB over Fairlawn Ave 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 Fairlawn Ave carry?

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

How long is I470 HWY WB over Fairlawn Ave?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I470 HWY WB over Fairlawn Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.