US Bridges

I35 HWY (kta)nb SB over Badger Creek

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 5.46 MI NE Andover I.C. · Structure no. 999903500081563

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,449
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I35 HWY (kta)nb SB over Badger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I35 HWY (kta)nb SB over Badger Creek in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 9,449 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,995 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 103 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI35 HWY (kta)nb SB
CrossesBadger Creek
Location5.46 MI NE Andover I.C.
RouteInterstate 35
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75306, -97.02222
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,449 (2023)
Projected traffic11,995 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I35 HWY (kta)nb SB over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I35 HWY (kta)nb SB over Badger Creek 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 I35 HWY (kta)nb SB over Badger Creek carry?

About 9,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY (kta)nb SB over Badger Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY (kta)nb SB over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.