US Bridges

URB4252 SL-56RP over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.22 MI NE K-7 · Structure no. 999903500463171

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
708 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,675
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

URB4252 SL-56RP over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying URB4252 SL-56RP over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8,675 vehicles a day. The structure is 708 ft (215.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesURB4252 SL-56RP
CrossesI-35 HWY Sb-Nb
Location1.22 MI NE K-7
RouteState Highway 19
StateKansas
Coordinates38.8675, -94.80028
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length708 ft (215.7 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,675 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 URB4252 SL-56RP over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is URB4252 SL-56RP over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb 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 URB4252 SL-56RP over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb carry?

About 8,675 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is URB4252 SL-56RP over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb?

The structure is 708 ft (215.7 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns URB4252 SL-56RP over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.