US Bridges

Eldorado Ic Ramp over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.20 MI NE K-254 · Structure no. 999903500080913

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
177 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Eldorado Ic Ramp over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eldorado Ic Ramp 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 1,450 vehicles a day. The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesEldorado Ic Ramp
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location0.20 MI NE K-254
RouteState Highway 2
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81917, -96.9025
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length177 ft (53.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 Eldorado Ic Ramp over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is Eldorado Ic Ramp 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 Eldorado Ic Ramp over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Eldorado Ic Ramp over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 177 ft (53.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Eldorado Ic Ramp over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.