I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek
GoodFranklin County, Kansas · 1.05 MI E Osage Coln SB · Structure no. 999903500300031
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,623 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek 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 I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.