US Bridges

I-70 EB HWY (kta) over 57th&BRENNER Hgts CR

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.62 Miles E Turner Diag · Structure no. 999907001051283

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
684 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40,850
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-70 EB HWY (kta) over 57th&BRENNER Hgts CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB HWY (kta) over 57th&BRENNER Hgts CR in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 5 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 40,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,891 by 2044. The structure is 684 ft (208.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 EB HWY (kta)
Crosses57th&BRENNER Hgts CR
Location1.62 Miles E Turner Diag
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.105, -94.70972
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length684 ft (208.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,850 (2023)
Projected traffic52,891 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
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 HWY (kta) over 57th&BRENNER Hgts CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I-70 EB HWY (kta) over 57th&BRENNER Hgts CR 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 EB HWY (kta) over 57th&BRENNER Hgts CR carry?

About 40,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB HWY (kta) over 57th&BRENNER Hgts CR?

The structure is 684 ft (208.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB HWY (kta) over 57th&BRENNER Hgts CR?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.