US Bridges

159th ST over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Butler County, Kansas · 0.60 MI NE Seg Co. Line · Structure no. 999903500081953

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,534
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

159th ST over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 159th ST over I-35 HWY (kta) in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,534 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,228 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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Carries159th ST
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location0.60 MI NE Seg Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 6757
CountyButler County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.70167, -97.15306
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,534 (2023)
Projected traffic4,228 by 2044
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 159th ST over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 159th ST 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 159th ST over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 3,534 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 159th ST over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 159th ST over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.