US Bridges

RS0088 over I-35 HWY (kta)

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 0.58 MI SW K 177 · Structure no. 999903500081143

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RS0088 over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0088 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS0088
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location0.58 MI SW K 177
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.04278, -96.645
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
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 RS0088 over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is RS0088 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 RS0088 over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RS0088 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RS0088 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.