US Bridges

162nd St. over I-35 HWY (kta)

PoorPosted for load

Butler County, Kansas · 2.28 MI NE Seg CO Line · Structure no. 999903500080763

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

162nd St. over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 162nd 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 651 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 678 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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Carries162nd St.
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location2.28 MI NE Seg CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 6879
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71778, -97.11667
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2023)
Projected traffic678 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll 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 162nd St. over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is 162nd St. over I-35 HWY (kta) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does 162nd St. over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 162nd St. over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 162nd St. over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.