US Bridges

I-35 HWY SB over Old US-59 Highway

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · .21 MI NE US59 SB · Structure no. 999903500300941

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,987
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 HWY SB over Old US-59 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 HWY SB over Old US-59 Highway 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 6,987 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,870 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-35 HWY SB
CrossesOld US-59 Highway
Location.21 MI NE US59 SB
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates38.57556, -95.2675
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,987 (2023)
Projected traffic8,870 by 2044
Trucks32%
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 I-35 HWY SB over Old US-59 Highway built?

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

What condition is I-35 HWY SB over Old US-59 Highway 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 I-35 HWY SB over Old US-59 Highway carry?

About 6,987 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I-35 HWY SB over Old US-59 Highway?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY SB over Old US-59 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.