US Bridges

Moonlight RD over I35 HWY Wl-El

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 7.13 MI NE MI Coln · Structure no. 999903500460111

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,037
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moonlight RD over I35 HWY Wl-El is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Moonlight RD over I35 HWY Wl-El in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,037 vehicles a day. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMoonlight RD
CrossesI35 HWY Wl-El
Location7.13 MI NE MI Coln
RouteCounty Highway 3441
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.795, -94.90833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Moonlight RD over I35 HWY Wl-El built?

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

What condition is Moonlight RD over I35 HWY Wl-El in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Moonlight RD over I35 HWY Wl-El carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Moonlight RD over I35 HWY Wl-El?

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Moonlight RD over I35 HWY Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.