US Bridges

I-470 HWY WB over I-70 HWY Wb/Eb

Good

Shawnee County, Kansas · 0.21 M NW 10th ST El · Structure no. 999947000893211

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

About this bridge

I-470 HWY WB over I-70 HWY Wb/Eb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-470 HWY WB over I-70 HWY Wb/Eb in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 3,225 vehicles a day, roughly 60% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,259 by 2044. The structure is 441 ft (134.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-470 HWY WB
CrossesI-70 HWY Wb/Eb
Location0.21 M NW 10th ST El
RouteInterstate 470
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05333, -95.77444
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length441 ft (134.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-470 HWY WB over I-70 HWY Wb/Eb built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-470 HWY WB over I-70 HWY Wb/Eb 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-470 HWY WB over I-70 HWY Wb/Eb carry?

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

How long is I-470 HWY WB over I-70 HWY Wb/Eb?

The structure is 441 ft (134.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-470 HWY WB over I-70 HWY Wb/Eb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.