US Bridges

Sharpes Creek Road over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Chase County, Kansas · 8.93 MI NE Butler CO Line · Structure no. 999903500090453

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sharpes Creek Road over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Sharpes 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 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 30 vehicles a day. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSharpes Creek Road
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location8.93 MI NE Butler CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 905
CountyChase County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.17222, -96.47361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (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 Sharpes Creek Road over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is Sharpes Creek Road 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 October 2024.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.