I35 HWY NB over Mar Des Cyg Riv Pd Pass
FairFranklin County, Kansas · 2.92 MI NE US59 NB · Structure no. 999903500300291
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 579 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,506
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I35 HWY NB over Mar Des Cyg Riv Pd Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35 HWY NB over Mar Des Cyg Riv Pd Pass in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 10,506 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,874 by 2044. The structure is 579 ft (176.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I35 HWY NB over Mar Des Cyg Riv Pd Pass built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is I35 HWY NB over Mar Des Cyg Riv Pd Pass 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I35 HWY NB over Mar Des Cyg Riv Pd Pass carry?
About 10,506 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I35 HWY NB over Mar Des Cyg Riv Pd Pass?
The structure is 579 ft (176.6 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I35 HWY NB over Mar Des Cyg Riv Pd Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.