US Bridges

C0273-159th Street over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · I-35 & 159th Street · Structure no. 999903500463541

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
532 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C0273-159th Street over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C0273-159th Street over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,335 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,763 by 2044. The structure is 532 ft (162.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesC0273-159th Street
CrossesI-35 HWY Sb-Nb
LocationI-35 & 159th Street
RouteCity Street 2730
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84, -94.83639
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length532 ft (162.3 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2023)
Projected traffic1,763 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 C0273-159th Street over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is C0273-159th Street 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 C0273-159th Street over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C0273-159th Street over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb?

The structure is 532 ft (162.3 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns C0273-159th Street over I-35 HWY Sb-Nb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.