US Bridges

E Santa Fe Ave WB over I-35 HWY and C-D Road

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · JCT I35/135 TH St. · Structure no. 999903500463211

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Santa Fe Ave WB over I-35 HWY and C-D Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Santa Fe Ave WB over I-35 HWY and C-D Road 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 19,107 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,107 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Santa Fe Ave WB
CrossesI-35 HWY and C-D Road
LocationJCT I35/135 TH St.
RouteCity Street 4262
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88361, -94.79111
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,107 (2023)
Projected traffic19,107 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 E Santa Fe Ave WB over I-35 HWY and C-D Road built?

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

What condition is E Santa Fe Ave WB over I-35 HWY and C-D Road 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 E Santa Fe Ave WB over I-35 HWY and C-D Road carry?

About 19,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Santa Fe Ave WB over I-35 HWY and C-D Road?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns E Santa Fe Ave WB over I-35 HWY and C-D Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.