US Bridges

I35 HWY SB over Ottawa Creek & County RD

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · 6.45 MI NE US59 SB · Structure no. 999903500300911

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,486
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY SB over Ottawa Creek & County RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35 HWY SB over Ottawa Creek & County RD in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,486 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,692 by 2044. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI35 HWY SB
CrossesOttawa Creek & County RD
Location6.45 MI NE US59 SB
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates38.64194, -95.21194
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,486 (2023)
Projected traffic10,692 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Ottawa Creek & County RD built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I35 HWY SB over Ottawa Creek & County RD 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 I35 HWY SB over Ottawa Creek & County RD carry?

About 9,486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY SB over Ottawa Creek & County RD?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY SB over Ottawa Creek & County RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.