US Bridges

Graphic Arts Road over I-35 Highway & Ramps

Good

Lyon County, Kansas · JCT Graphic Arts RD/I35 · Structure no. 999903500561641

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,053
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graphic Arts Road over I-35 Highway & Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graphic Arts Road over I-35 Highway & Ramps 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 3,053 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,441 by 2044. The structure is 369 ft (112.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGraphic Arts Road
CrossesI-35 Highway & Ramps
LocationJCT Graphic Arts RD/I35
RouteCity Street 1103
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.41556, -96.22611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length369 ft (112.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,053 (2023)
Projected traffic3,441 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Graphic Arts Road over I-35 Highway & Ramps built?

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

What condition is Graphic Arts Road over I-35 Highway & Ramps 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 Graphic Arts Road over I-35 Highway & Ramps carry?

About 3,053 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Graphic Arts Road over I-35 Highway & Ramps?

The structure is 369 ft (112.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Graphic Arts Road over I-35 Highway & Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.