US Bridges

I35 HWY SB over Local Road

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · Osage Coln SB · Structure no. 999903500300011

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY SB over Local Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I35 HWY SB over Local Road in Franklin 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 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,623 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesI35 HWY SB
CrossesLocal Road
LocationOsage Coln SB
RouteInterstate 35
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47611, -95.50833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,623 by 2044
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I35 HWY SB over Local Road built?

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

What condition is I35 HWY SB over Local Road 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 I35 HWY SB over Local Road carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY SB over Local Road?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY SB over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.