US Bridges

Clare RD over I35 HWY

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 9.64 MI NE MI Coln · Structure no. 999903500460131

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
562
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clare RD over I35 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clare RD over I35 HWY 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 6 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 562 vehicles a day, projected to reach 686 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClare RD
CrossesI35 HWY
Location9.64 MI NE MI Coln
RouteCounty Highway 2501
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81667, -94.87111
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic562 (2023)
Projected traffic686 by 2044
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 Clare RD over I35 HWY built?

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

What condition is Clare RD over I35 HWY 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 Clare RD over I35 HWY carry?

About 562 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Clare RD over I35 HWY?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clare RD over I35 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.