US Bridges

I-35 HWY NB over Badger Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kansas · 6.85 MI East of K-99 · Structure no. 999903500561251

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 HWY NB over Badger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-35 HWY NB over Badger Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 8,350 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,226 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 HWY NB
CrossesBadger Creek
Location6.85 MI East of K-99
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41083, -96.06056
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length255 ft (77.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,350 (2023)
Projected traffic9,226 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-35 HWY NB over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 HWY NB over Badger Creek 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-35 HWY NB over Badger Creek carry?

About 8,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-35 HWY NB over Badger Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY NB over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.