US Bridges

I-70 EB Highway over UP RR 3 City Streets

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.60 Miles W Mo ST Line · Structure no. 999907001050291

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
445 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB Highway over UP RR 3 City Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB Highway over UP RR 3 City Streets 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 12,850 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,679 by 2044. The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI-70 EB Highway
CrossesUP RR 3 City Streets
Location0.60 Miles W Mo ST Line
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11361, -94.61639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length445 ft (135.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,850 (2023)
Projected traffic15,679 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 EB Highway over UP RR 3 City Streets built?

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

What condition is I-70 EB Highway over UP RR 3 City Streets 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 EB Highway over UP RR 3 City Streets carry?

About 12,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB Highway over UP RR 3 City Streets?

The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB Highway over UP RR 3 City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.