US Bridges

RS1078 over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.41 MI NE Chase CO Line · Structure no. 999903500560613

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RS1078 over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS1078 over I-35 HWY (kta) in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesRS1078
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location6.41 MI NE Chase CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1078
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36139, -96.27889
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 RS1078 over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1078 over I-35 HWY (kta) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does RS1078 over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS1078 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RS1078 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.