US Bridges

Croco Road over I-470 and Connectors

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · JCT Croco RD/I470 · Structure no. 999947000892513

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
513 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,288
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Croco Road over I-470 and Connectors is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Croco Road over I-470 and Connectors in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,367 by 2044. The structure is 513 ft (156.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCroco Road
CrossesI-470 and Connectors
LocationJCT Croco RD/I470
RouteCounty Highway 5651
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03028, -95.61389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length513 ft (156.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,288 (2023)
Projected traffic11,367 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Croco Road over I-470 and Connectors built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Croco Road over I-470 and Connectors 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 Croco Road over I-470 and Connectors carry?

About 10,288 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Croco Road over I-470 and Connectors?

The structure is 513 ft (156.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Croco Road over I-470 and Connectors?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.