US Bridges

RS1647LT RS0259RT over I35 HWY Nl-Sl

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 8.33 MI E Osage Coln · Structure no. 999903500300121

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
419 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1647LT RS0259RT over I35 HWY Nl-Sl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS1647LT RS0259RT over I35 HWY Nl-Sl 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 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS1647LT RS0259RT
CrossesI35 HWY Nl-Sl
Location8.33 MI E Osage Coln
RouteCounty Highway 1647
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.53528, -95.37861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length419 ft (127.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 RS1647LT RS0259RT over I35 HWY Nl-Sl built?

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

What condition is RS1647LT RS0259RT over I35 HWY Nl-Sl 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RS1647LT RS0259RT over I35 HWY Nl-Sl carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS1647LT RS0259RT over I35 HWY Nl-Sl?

The structure is 419 ft (127.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns RS1647LT RS0259RT over I35 HWY Nl-Sl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.