US Bridges

I35 HWY NB over RS0261

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.18 MI E Osage Coln NB · Structure no. 999903500300061

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY NB over RS0261 is a concrete continuous slab carrying I35 HWY NB over RS0261 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 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI35 HWY NB
CrossesRS0261
Location2.18 MI E Osage Coln NB
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates38.48972, -95.47278
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over RS0261 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I35 HWY NB over RS0261 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 NB over RS0261 carry?

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

How long is I35 HWY NB over RS0261?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY NB over RS0261?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.