I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek
GoodOsage County, Kansas · 4.68 MI E Ejct K31 SB · Structure no. 999903500700131
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,623 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I35 HWY SB over Tequa 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I35 HWY SB over Tequa Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.