US Bridges

RS0074 Ohio(aug) over I-35 HWY (kta)

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 11.14 MI NE Seg CO Line · Structure no. 999903500080873

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,966
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RS0074 Ohio(aug) over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0074 Ohio(aug) 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 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 2,966 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS0074 Ohio(aug)
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location11.14 MI NE Seg CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 74
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.77194, -96.97056
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length191 ft (58.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,966 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
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 RS0074 Ohio(aug) over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is RS0074 Ohio(aug) over I-35 HWY (kta) 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 RS0074 Ohio(aug) over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 2,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS0074 Ohio(aug) over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 191 ft (58.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns RS0074 Ohio(aug) over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.