US Bridges

SB US-59 Highway over I-35 Highway

Good

Franklin County, Kansas · I-35 NE Ott N - Fr/Dg Col · Structure no. 999903500301011

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US-59 Highway over I-35 Highway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US-59 Highway over I-35 Highway in Franklin County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 315 vehicles a day. The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesSB US-59 Highway
CrossesI-35 Highway
LocationI-35 NE Ott N - Fr/Dg Col
RouteU.S. Route 59
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63778, -95.2225
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length334 ft (101.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB US-59 Highway over I-35 Highway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 315 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 334 ft (101.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.