US Bridges

I35 NB Exit Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 5.61 MI NE MI Coln Ramp S · Structure no. 999903500460081

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,245
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 NB Exit Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I35 NB Exit Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 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 1,245 vehicles a day. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 190 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI35 NB Exit Ramp
CrossesBull Creek Drainage
Location5.61 MI NE MI Coln Ramp S
RouteState Highway 16
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77972, -94.92861
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width190 ft (57.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,245 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 I35 NB Exit Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I35 NB Exit Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I35 NB Exit Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage carry?

About 1,245 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I35 NB Exit Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 190 ft wide.

Who owns I35 NB Exit Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.