US Bridges

RS0862 over I-35 HWY (kta)

Fair

Butler County, Kansas · 5.75 MI NE US77 · Structure no. 999903500081423

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
191 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RS0862 over I-35 HWY (kta) is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying RS0862 over I-35 HWY (kta) in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 17 vehicles a day. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS0862
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location5.75 MI NE US77
RouteCounty Highway 862
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.93139, -96.77389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (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 RS0862 over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS0862 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 RS0862 over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is RS0862 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RS0862 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.