US Bridges

I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Indianola Creek

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 3.92 MI NE Seg CO Line · Structure no. 999903500080793

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,449
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Indianola Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Indianola Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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 9,449 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,995 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 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)
CrossesIndianola Creek
Location3.92 MI NE Seg CO Line
RouteInterstate 35
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72944, -97.09056
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,449 (2023)
Projected traffic11,995 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Indianola Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Indianola Creek 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 Indianola Creek carry?

About 9,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Indianola Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Indianola Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.