US Bridges

WB I-70 Viaduct over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.33 MI W Missouri ST LN · Structure no. 999907001053401

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,044 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
20,421
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-70 Viaduct over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-70 Viaduct over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,421 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,918 by 2044. The structure is 3,044 ft (927.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-70 Viaduct
CrossesKansas River 3 RR 5 ST
Location0.33 MI W Missouri ST LN
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11333, -94.61417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8 (+13 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,044 ft (927.7 m)
Longest span375 ft (114.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,421 (2023)
Projected traffic24,918 by 2044
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 WB I-70 Viaduct over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-70 Viaduct over Kansas River 3 RR 5 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does WB I-70 Viaduct over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST carry?

About 20,421 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is WB I-70 Viaduct over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST?

The structure is 3,044 ft (927.7 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-70 Viaduct over Kansas River 3 RR 5 ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.