US Bridges

I35 El Entr Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 5.84 MI E Miami Co.Ln. · Structure no. 999903500462851

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,055
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 El Entr Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I35 El Entr Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,055 vehicles a day. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 99 ft wide.

CarriesI35 El Entr Ramp
CrossesBull Creek Drainage
Location5.84 MI E Miami Co.Ln.
RouteState Highway 16
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78194, -94.92528
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,055 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 I35 El Entr Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I35 El Entr Ramp over Bull 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 El Entr Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage carry?

About 6,055 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I35 El Entr Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns I35 El Entr Ramp over Bull Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.