US Bridges

I-335 HWY (kta) NB over Dragoon Creek

Good

Osage County, Kansas · 1.45 MI NE K-31 NB · Structure no. 999933500701303

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,972
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-335 HWY (kta) NB over Dragoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-335 HWY (kta) NB over Dragoon Creek in Osage County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,972 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,203 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-335 HWY (kta) NB
CrossesDragoon Creek
Location1.45 MI NE K-31 NB
RouteInterstate 335
CountyOsage County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.77111, -95.92417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,972 (2023)
Projected traffic8,203 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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-335 HWY (kta) NB over Dragoon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does I-335 HWY (kta) NB over Dragoon Creek carry?

About 5,972 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-335 HWY (kta) NB over Dragoon Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-335 HWY (kta) NB over Dragoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.