US Bridges

WB I70 to WB Minn over EB 24 & WB I70 & RR

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · WB I70 US24 & Minn Ave · Structure no. 999954001051781

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
728 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,691
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I70 to WB Minn over EB 24 & WB I70 & RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying WB I70 to WB Minn over EB 24 & WB I70 & RR in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,691 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,201 by 2044. The structure is 728 ft (221.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I70 to WB Minn
CrossesEB 24 & WB I70 & RR
LocationWB I70 US24 & Minn Ave
RouteCity Street 2556
StateKansas
Coordinates39.11417, -94.61611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length728 ft (221.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,691 (2023)
Projected traffic2,201 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB I70 to WB Minn over EB 24 & WB I70 & RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I70 to WB Minn over EB 24 & WB I70 & RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does WB I70 to WB Minn over EB 24 & WB I70 & RR carry?

About 2,691 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is WB I70 to WB Minn over EB 24 & WB I70 & RR?

The structure is 728 ft (221.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns WB I70 to WB Minn over EB 24 & WB I70 & RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.