US Bridges

Kechi RD over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 13.81 MI NE Seg CO Line · Structure no. 999903500080893

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Kechi RD over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kechi RD 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 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKechi RD
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location13.81 MI NE Seg CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1769
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79556, -96.93222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (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 Kechi RD over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is Kechi RD 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 Kechi RD over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kechi RD over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kechi RD over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.