US Bridges

I-470 HWY WB over Wanamaker Road

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 470& Wanamaker RD WB · Structure no. 999947000892011

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

About this bridge

I-470 HWY WB over Wanamaker Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-470 HWY WB over Wanamaker Road in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1991, 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 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI-470 HWY WB
CrossesWanamaker Road
Location470& Wanamaker RD WB
RouteInterstate 470
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04222, -95.76167
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 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 Wanamaker Road built?

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

What condition is I-470 HWY WB over Wanamaker Road 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 Wanamaker Road carry?

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

How long is I-470 HWY WB over Wanamaker Road?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-470 HWY WB over Wanamaker Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.