US Bridges

I-35 HWY (kta) over Jacobs Creek

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Lyon County, Kansas · 1.96 MI NE Chase CO Line · Structure no. 999903500561673

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,014
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-35 HWY (kta) over Jacobs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-35 HWY (kta) over Jacobs Creek in Lyon County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 69 years old, older 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 9,014 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,443 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 178 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-35 HWY (kta)
CrossesJacobs Creek
Location1.96 MI NE Chase CO Line
RouteInterstate 35
CountyLyon County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.31417, -96.33306
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width178 ft (54.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,014 (2023)
Projected traffic11,443 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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 Jacobs Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I-35 HWY (kta) over Jacobs Creek 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 July 2023.

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

About 9,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

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

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 178 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY (kta) over Jacobs Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.