US Bridges

I-35HWY over Lincoln ST

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 1.78 MI E Graphic Arts RD · Structure no. 999903500560101

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,914
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35HWY over Lincoln ST is a concrete culvert carrying I-35HWY over Lincoln ST in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,914 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,301 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35HWY
CrossesLincoln ST
Location1.78 MI E Graphic Arts RD
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42694, -96.19833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,914 (2023)
Projected traffic12,301 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-35HWY over Lincoln ST built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35HWY over Lincoln ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does I-35HWY over Lincoln ST carry?

About 10,914 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-35HWY over Lincoln ST?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns I-35HWY over Lincoln ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.