US Bridges

I35 HWY SB over 15th Street

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 2.53 MI NE US59 SB · Structure no. 999903500300261

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY SB over 15th Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I35 HWY SB over 15th Street in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 9,129 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,055 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI35 HWY SB
Crosses15th Street
Location2.53 MI NE US59 SB
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates38.59389, -95.23389
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,129 (2023)
Projected traffic12,055 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 SB over 15th Street built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I35 HWY SB over 15th Street 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 I35 HWY SB over 15th Street carry?

About 9,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY SB over 15th Street?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY SB over 15th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.