US Bridges

Shaw Creek Road over I-35 HWY (kta)

Fair

Chase County, Kansas · 5.95 MI NE Butler CO Line · Structure no. 999903500090433

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Shaw Creek Road over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Shaw Creek Road over I-35 HWY (kta) in Chase 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 28 vehicles a day. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesShaw Creek Road
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location5.95 MI NE Butler CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1804
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.145, -96.51306
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (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 Shaw Creek Road over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is Shaw Creek Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Shaw Creek Road over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Shaw Creek Road over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Shaw Creek Road over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.