US Bridges

I-35 SB over Mahaffie ST

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 075 MI NE K-7 · Structure no. 999903500464421

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 SB over Mahaffie ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 SB over Mahaffie ST in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,331 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-35 SB
CrossesMahaffie ST
Location075 MI NE K-7
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86278, -94.80611
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2023)
Projected traffic68,331 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 SB over Mahaffie ST built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 SB over Mahaffie ST 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 I-35 SB over Mahaffie ST carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-35 SB over Mahaffie ST?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 SB over Mahaffie ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.