US Bridges

I35 HWY NB over Turkey Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.88 MI NE Johnson DR NB · Structure no. 999903500460381

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY NB over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying I35 HWY NB over Turkey Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 67,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,580 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI35 HWY NB
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.88 MI NE Johnson DR NB
RouteInterstate 35
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03389, -94.68639
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck57 ft (17.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,500 (2023)
Projected traffic74,580 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 NB over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I35 HWY NB over Turkey Creek 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 NB over Turkey Creek carry?

About 67,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY NB over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY NB over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.