US Bridges

10th Street over I-70 Highway

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.82 Miles E US-69 W JCT · Structure no. 999907001050211

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,222
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over I-70 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Street over I-70 Highway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,435 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries10th Street
CrossesI-70 Highway
Location0.82 Miles E US-69 W JCT
RouteCity Street 2659
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09194, -94.63528
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,222 (2023)
Projected traffic5,435 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 10th Street over I-70 Highway built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is 10th Street over I-70 Highway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does 10th Street over I-70 Highway carry?

About 5,222 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 10th Street over I-70 Highway?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over I-70 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.