US Bridges

I35 HWY SB over Pflumm RD

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.51 MI NE I435 Wl · Structure no. 999903500460271

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY SB over Pflumm RD is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I35 HWY SB over Pflumm RD in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 46,550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,592 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI35 HWY SB
CrossesPflumm RD
Location0.51 MI NE I435 Wl
RouteInterstate 35
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94556, -94.74222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,550 (2023)
Projected traffic54,592 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 HWY SB over Pflumm RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is I35 HWY SB over Pflumm RD 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 I35 HWY SB over Pflumm RD carry?

About 46,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY SB over Pflumm RD?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY SB over Pflumm RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.