US Bridges

LOCA1 Road over I35 HWY

Good

Coffey County, Kansas · 11.18 MI E Lyon Coln · Structure no. 999903500160111

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LOCA1 Road over I35 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying LOCA1 Road over I35 HWY in Coffey County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLOCA1 Road
CrossesI35 HWY
Location11.18 MI E Lyon Coln
RouteCounty Highway 273
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42611, -95.74722
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 LOCA1 Road over I35 HWY built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is LOCA1 Road over I35 HWY 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LOCA1 Road over I35 HWY carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is LOCA1 Road over I35 HWY?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LOCA1 Road over I35 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.