US Bridges

RS0072 Eldor ST over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 1.14 MI NE Seg CO Line · Structure no. 999903500080733

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,291
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RS0072 Eldor ST over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0072 Eldor ST over I-35 HWY (kta) in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 8,291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,117 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS0072 Eldor ST
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location1.14 MI NE Seg CO Line
RouteCity Street 6875
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71, -97.135
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,291 (2023)
Projected traffic10,117 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 RS0072 Eldor ST over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS0072 Eldor ST over I-35 HWY (kta) 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 RS0072 Eldor ST over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 8,291 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is RS0072 Eldor ST over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns RS0072 Eldor ST over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.