US Bridges

I-35 Ramp (kta) over US-50 HWY

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · I-35 Ramp over US-50 · Structure no. 999903500561623

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,033
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-35 Ramp (kta) over US-50 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 Ramp (kta) over US-50 HWY in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,033 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,632 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 Ramp (kta)
CrossesUS-50 HWY
LocationI-35 Ramp over US-50
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41222, -96.23972
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,033 (2023)
Projected traffic2,632 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-35 Ramp (kta) over US-50 HWY built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 Ramp (kta) over US-50 HWY 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 Ramp (kta) over US-50 HWY carry?

About 2,033 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I-35 Ramp (kta) over US-50 HWY?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 Ramp (kta) over US-50 HWY?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.