US Bridges

I-70 WB Highway over US-169 & US-69 NB

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · I70/US169 & US69 E JCT · Structure no. 999907001050241

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB Highway over US-169 & US-69 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB Highway over US-169 & US-69 NB in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1993, 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 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,068 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 WB Highway
CrossesUS-169 & US-69 NB
LocationI70/US169 & US69 E JCT
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09417, -94.62583
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2023)
Projected traffic16,068 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 WB Highway over US-169 & US-69 NB built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I-70 WB Highway over US-169 & US-69 NB 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 WB Highway over US-169 & US-69 NB carry?

About 15,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB Highway over US-169 & US-69 NB?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB Highway over US-169 & US-69 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.