US Bridges

I-70 EB Highway over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST

PoorPosted for load

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.34 Miles W Mo ST Line · Structure no. 999907001050311

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
3,750 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 EB Highway over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST is a steel truss - deck carrying I-70 EB Highway over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 118 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,421 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,918 by 2044. The structure is 3,750 ft (1,142.9 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB Highway
CrossesKansas River 3 RR 5 ST
Location0.34 Miles W Mo ST Line
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11306, -94.615
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,750 ft (1,142.9 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,421 (2023)
Projected traffic24,918 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-70 EB Highway over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is I-70 EB Highway over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does I-70 EB Highway over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST carry?

About 20,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB Highway over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST?

The structure is 3,750 ft (1,142.9 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB Highway over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.