US Bridges

Switzler Road over I-335 HWY (kta)

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 4.59 MI NE K-31 · Structure no. 999933500700773

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Switzler Road over I-335 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Switzler Road over I-335 HWY (kta) in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, 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 52 vehicles a day. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesSwitzler Road
CrossesI-335 HWY (kta)
Location4.59 MI NE K-31
RouteCounty Highway 32
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81167, -95.89833
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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

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

What condition is Switzler Road 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 Switzler Road over I-335 HWY (kta) carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Switzler Road over I-335 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.