US Bridges

167th ST over I35 HWY Wl-El

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 10.55 MI NE MI Coln · Structure no. 999903500460141

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,464
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

167th ST over I35 HWY Wl-El is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 167th ST 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 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 5,464 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,464 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries167th ST
CrossesI35 HWY Wl-El
Location10.55 MI NE MI Coln
RouteCounty Highway 2734
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82528, -94.85861
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length239 ft (72.8 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,464 (2023)
Projected traffic5,464 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 167th ST over I35 HWY Wl-El built?

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

What condition is 167th ST over I35 HWY Wl-El 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 167th ST over I35 HWY Wl-El carry?

About 5,464 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 167th ST over I35 HWY Wl-El?

The structure is 239 ft (72.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 167th ST over I35 HWY Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.