US Bridges

I470 HWY SB over 10th Street

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT 10th ST/I470 SB · Structure no. 999947000892041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I470 HWY SB over 10th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I470 HWY SB over 10th Street 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 3,225 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,259 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesI470 HWY SB
Crosses10th Street
LocationJCT 10th ST/I470 SB
RouteInterstate 470
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05056, -95.77306
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,225 (2023)
Projected traffic4,259 by 2044
Trucks60%
Lanes on structure1
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 I470 HWY SB over 10th Street built?

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

What condition is I470 HWY SB over 10th 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 I470 HWY SB over 10th Street carry?

About 3,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 60% are trucks.

How long is I470 HWY SB over 10th Street?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I470 HWY SB over 10th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.