US Bridges

118th Street over I70 Kta and Drainage

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.5 Miles East K-7 · Structure no. 999907001053301

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
521 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

118th Street over I70 Kta and Drainage is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 118th Street over I70 Kta and Drainage in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,061 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,577 by 2044. The structure is 521 ft (158.7 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Carries118th Street
CrossesI70 Kta and Drainage
Location1.5 Miles East K-7
RouteCity Street 2629
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10389, -94.85333
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length521 ft (158.7 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2023)
Projected traffic1,577 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 118th Street over I70 Kta and Drainage built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is 118th Street over I70 Kta and Drainage 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 118th Street over I70 Kta and Drainage carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 118th Street over I70 Kta and Drainage?

The structure is 521 ft (158.7 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 118th Street over I70 Kta and Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.