US Bridges

I35 Nl &rampt Rp over Turkey Creek Drainage

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.02 MI N El I35 WB Rmp · Structure no. 999903500460691

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 Nl &rampt Rp over Turkey Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I35 Nl &rampt Rp over Turkey Creek Drainage in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 53,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,280 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 358 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI35 Nl &rampt Rp
CrossesTurkey Creek Drainage
Location0.02 MI N El I35 WB Rmp
RouteInterstate 35
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04, -94.67583
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width358 ft (109.1 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,500 (2023)
Projected traffic65,280 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nl &rampt Rp over Turkey Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I35 Nl &rampt Rp over Turkey Creek 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 Nl &rampt Rp over Turkey Creek Drainage carry?

About 53,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I35 Nl &rampt Rp over Turkey Creek Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 358 ft wide.

Who owns I35 Nl &rampt Rp over Turkey Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.