US Bridges

I-70 Highway over UP Railroad

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.22 Miles E US-169 · Structure no. 999907001050251

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Highway over UP Railroad is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 Highway over UP Railroad in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 315 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-70 Highway
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.22 Miles E US-169
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09667, -94.62389
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width315 ft (96 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2023)
Projected traffic16,068 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Highway over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 Highway over UP Railroad 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 Highway over UP Railroad carry?

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

How long is I-70 Highway over UP Railroad?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 315 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Highway over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.