US Bridges

I-35 HWY (kta) over I-335 HWY (kta)

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Lyon County, Kansas · I-35 Kta Emporia Intc · Structure no. 999903500561633

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,987
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-35 HWY (kta) over I-335 HWY (kta) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 HWY (kta) over I-335 HWY (kta) 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 6,987 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,046 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 65 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 HWY (kta)
CrossesI-335 HWY (kta)
LocationI-35 Kta Emporia Intc
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41472, -96.2375
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,987 (2023)
Projected traffic9,046 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 HWY (kta) over I-335 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is I-35 HWY (kta) over I-335 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I-35 HWY (kta) over I-335 HWY (kta) carry?

About 6,987 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-35 HWY (kta) over I-335 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY (kta) over I-335 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.