I-70 WB Highway over US-24 EB UPRR & 3 Ramps
FairWyandotte County, Kansas · 0.56 Miles W Mo ST Line · Structure no. 999907001051771
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 619 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-70 WB Highway over US-24 EB UPRR & 3 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB Highway over US-24 EB UPRR & 3 Ramps in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 619 ft (188.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-70 WB Highway over US-24 EB UPRR & 3 Ramps built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-70 WB Highway over US-24 EB UPRR & 3 Ramps 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I-70 WB Highway over US-24 EB UPRR & 3 Ramps carry?
About 12,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-70 WB Highway over US-24 EB UPRR & 3 Ramps?
The structure is 619 ft (188.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I-70 WB Highway over US-24 EB UPRR & 3 Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.