US Bridges

I-70 Highway over Pacific Avenue

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.39 Miles E US-169 · Structure no. 999907001050261

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

About this bridge

I-70 Highway over Pacific Avenue is a concrete culvert carrying I-70 Highway over Pacific Avenue 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 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,068 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 108 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-70 Highway
CrossesPacific Avenue
Location0.39 Miles E US-169
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09917, -94.62278
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.8 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
CrossesHighway
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 Pacific Avenue built?

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

What condition is I-70 Highway over Pacific Avenue 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 I-70 Highway over Pacific Avenue carry?

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

How long is I-70 Highway over Pacific Avenue?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Highway over Pacific Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.