US Bridges

35 Road over Trib. to Little Bear Ck.

Good

Hamilton County, Kansas · 14.0S of Syracuse · Structure no. 000380335206080

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

35 Road over Trib. to Little Bear Ck. is a concrete culvert carrying 35 Road over Trib. to Little Bear Ck. in Hamilton County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries35 Road
CrossesTrib. to Little Bear Ck.
Location14.0S of Syracuse
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76619, -101.75794
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 35 Road over Trib. to Little Bear Ck. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35 Road over Trib. to Little Bear Ck. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 35 Road over Trib. to Little Bear Ck. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 35 Road over Trib. to Little Bear Ck.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 35 Road over Trib. to Little Bear Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.