US Bridges

Oil Hill Road over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 2.23 MI NE K-254 · Structure no. 999903500080973

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Oil Hill Road over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oil Hill Road 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 260 vehicles a day. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOil Hill Road
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location2.23 MI NE K-254
RouteCounty Highway 876
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84083, -96.87722
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (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 Oil Hill Road over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is Oil Hill Road 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 Oil Hill Road over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Oil Hill Road over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Oil Hill Road over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.