US Bridges

RS1609 K33 HWY over I35 HWY

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · JCT I35&K33 · Structure no. 999903300300631

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1609 K33 HWY over I35 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS1609 K33 HWY over I35 HWY in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 68 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 5 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 4,925 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,318 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRS1609 K33 HWY
CrossesI35 HWY
LocationJCT I35&K33
RouteState Highway 33
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70444, -95.07472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,925 (2023)
Projected traffic7,318 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 RS1609 K33 HWY over I35 HWY built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RS1609 K33 HWY over I35 HWY 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does RS1609 K33 HWY over I35 HWY carry?

About 4,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RS1609 K33 HWY over I35 HWY?

The structure is 264 ft (80.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns RS1609 K33 HWY over I35 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.