US Bridges

I-35 HWY over Cottonwood Riv Drain

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 0.19 MI E Kta Toll Booth · Structure no. 999903500560031

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,987
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 HWY over Cottonwood Riv Drain is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 HWY over Cottonwood Riv Drain in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 58 years old, older 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 6,987 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,046 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 476 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-35 HWY
CrossesCottonwood Riv Drain
Location0.19 MI E Kta Toll Booth
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41444, -96.2325
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width476 ft (145.1 m)
Roadway width385 ft (117.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,987 (2023)
Projected traffic9,046 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 HWY over Cottonwood Riv Drain built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-35 HWY over Cottonwood Riv Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-35 HWY over Cottonwood Riv Drain carry?

About 6,987 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-35 HWY over Cottonwood Riv Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 476 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY over Cottonwood Riv Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.