US Bridges

Local Road over I35 HWY

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 3.52 MI NE US59 · Structure no. 999903500300301

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I35 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road over I35 HWY 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 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 41 vehicles a day. The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI35 HWY
Location3.52 MI NE US59
RouteCounty Highway 329
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.60833, -95.2325
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length246 ft (75.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road over I35 HWY?

The structure is 246 ft (75.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I35 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.