US Bridges

I-35 HWY NB over Roundabout

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · I-35 Kta Emporia Intc · Structure no. 999903500561601

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
338 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,936
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-35 HWY NB over Roundabout is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 HWY NB over Roundabout in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,936 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,818 by 2044. The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI-35 HWY NB
CrossesRoundabout
LocationI-35 Kta Emporia Intc
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41472, -96.22917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length338 ft (103 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,936 (2023)
Projected traffic7,818 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Roundabout built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 HWY NB over Roundabout 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 NB over Roundabout carry?

About 6,936 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-35 HWY NB over Roundabout?

The structure is 338 ft (103 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY NB over Roundabout?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.