US Bridges

I-470 HWY WB over Huntoon Street

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT Huntoon ST/I470 WB · Structure no. 999947000891991

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
347 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-470 HWY WB over Huntoon Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-470 HWY WB over Huntoon Street in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 34 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,943 by 2044. The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-470 HWY WB
CrossesHuntoon Street
LocationJCT Huntoon ST/I470 WB
RouteInterstate 470
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04333, -95.76389
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length347 ft (105.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2023)
Projected traffic17,943 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-470 HWY WB over Huntoon Street built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-470 HWY WB over Huntoon Street 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 I-470 HWY WB over Huntoon Street carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-470 HWY WB over Huntoon Street?

The structure is 347 ft (105.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-470 HWY WB over Huntoon Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.