I70 HWY (kta) EB over 78th Street
GoodWyandotte County, Kansas · 2.70 MI E I435 EB · Structure no. 999907001052563
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,647
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
I70 HWY (kta) EB over 78th Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 HWY (kta) EB over 78th Street in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 34,647 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,502 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I70 HWY (kta) EB over 78th Street built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is I70 HWY (kta) EB over 78th Street 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 I70 HWY (kta) EB over 78th Street carry?
About 34,647 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is I70 HWY (kta) EB over 78th Street?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I70 HWY (kta) EB over 78th Street?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.