US Bridges

Tennessee RD over I35 HWY Nb-Sb

Fair

Franklin County, Kansas · 10.09 MI NE US59 · Structure no. 999903500300401

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tennessee RD over I35 HWY Nb-Sb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tennessee RD over I35 HWY Nb-Sb 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTennessee RD
CrossesI35 HWY Nb-Sb
Location10.09 MI NE US59
RouteCounty Highway 1646
CountyFranklin County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.67, -95.15583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Tennessee RD over I35 HWY Nb-Sb built?

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

What condition is Tennessee RD over I35 HWY Nb-Sb 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 Tennessee RD over I35 HWY Nb-Sb carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tennessee RD over I35 HWY Nb-Sb?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tennessee RD over I35 HWY Nb-Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.