US Bridges

I-70 Eastbound over Rps to EB I-70 SB I-435

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.20 Mi. W JCT I-435 I-70 · Structure no. 999907001052113

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

About this bridge

I-70 Eastbound over Rps to EB I-70 SB I-435 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 Eastbound over Rps to EB I-70 SB I-435 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 393 ft (119.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-70 Eastbound
CrossesRps to EB I-70 SB I-435
Location0.20 Mi. W JCT I-435 I-70
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10639, -94.815
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length393 ft (119.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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 Rps to EB I-70 SB I-435 built?

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

What condition is I-70 Eastbound over Rps to EB I-70 SB I-435 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 Rps to EB I-70 SB I-435 carry?

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

How long is I-70 Eastbound over Rps to EB I-70 SB I-435?

The structure is 393 ft (119.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 Eastbound over Rps to EB I-70 SB I-435?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.