US Bridges

I-70 WB HWY over Ramp I-70 EB to 5th ST

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.39 MI E of CENTRAL/I70 · Structure no. 999907001052841

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-70 WB HWY over Ramp I-70 EB to 5th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB HWY over Ramp I-70 EB to 5th ST in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 12,850 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,679 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 WB HWY
CrossesRamp I-70 EB to 5th ST
Location0.39 MI E of CENTRAL/I70
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10806, -94.62111
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,850 (2023)
Projected traffic15,679 by 2044
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 WB HWY over Ramp I-70 EB to 5th ST built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 WB HWY over Ramp I-70 EB to 5th 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 WB HWY over Ramp I-70 EB to 5th ST carry?

About 12,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I-70 WB HWY over Ramp I-70 EB to 5th ST?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 WB HWY over Ramp I-70 EB to 5th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.