I35 HWY Wl-El over Olathe Lake Drainage
GoodJohnson County, Kansas · 11.94 MI NE MI Coln · Structure no. 999903500460151
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I35 HWY Wl-El over Olathe Lake Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I35 HWY Wl-El over Olathe Lake Drainage in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 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 24,600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,133 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 215 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I35 HWY Wl-El over Olathe Lake Drainage built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I35 HWY Wl-El over Olathe Lake 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 HWY Wl-El over Olathe Lake Drainage carry?
About 24,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I35 HWY Wl-El over Olathe Lake Drainage?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 215 ft wide.
Who owns I35 HWY Wl-El over Olathe Lake Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.