US Bridges

Wittenberg Road over I-470 HWY (kta)

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.85 Me NE Topeka Ave · Structure no. 999947000893163

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,474
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Wittenberg Road over I-470 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wittenberg Road over I-470 HWY (kta) in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,904 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWittenberg Road
CrossesI-470 HWY (kta)
Location3.85 Me NE Topeka Ave
RouteCity Street 5289
CountyShawnee County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02278, -95.63167
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating101.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,474 (2023)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wittenberg Road over I-470 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wittenberg Road over I-470 HWY (kta) 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 Wittenberg Road over I-470 HWY (kta) carry?

About 2,474 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wittenberg Road over I-470 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wittenberg Road over I-470 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.