US Bridges

Local Road over I35 HWY

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 11.87 MI E Osage Coln · Structure no. 999903500300161

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I35 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over I35 HWY 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 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 41 vehicles a day. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI35 HWY
Location11.87 MI E Osage Coln
RouteCounty Highway 262
StateKansas
Coordinates38.55944, -95.32306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length289 ft (88 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Local Road over I35 HWY built?

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

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

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road over I35 HWY?

The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I35 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.