US Bridges

I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Bike Path & Local Road

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 1.46 MI NE Seg CO Line · Structure no. 999903500080753

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,695
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Bike Path & Local Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Bike Path & Local Road in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,695 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,803 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 HWY NB (kta)
CrossesBike Path & Local Road
Location1.46 MI NE Seg CO Line
RouteInterstate 35
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7125, -97.13
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,695 (2023)
Projected traffic12,803 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Bike Path & Local Road built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Bike Path & Local Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Bike Path & Local Road carry?

About 9,695 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Bike Path & Local Road?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Bike Path & Local Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.