US Bridges

I-70 Eastbound over 98th ST

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.22 Mi. E JCT I-435 I-70 · Structure no. 999907001052103

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 Eastbound over 98th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Eastbound over 98th ST in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,076 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 Eastbound
Crosses98th ST
Location0.22 Mi. E JCT I-435 I-70
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10611, -94.80694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,750 (2023)
Projected traffic41,076 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Eastbound over 98th ST built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 Eastbound over 98th ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 Eastbound over 98th ST carry?

About 28,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-70 Eastbound over 98th ST?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Eastbound over 98th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.