US Bridges

RS0081 over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 5.06 MI N Sumner CO Line · Structure no. 999903500872253

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,465
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

RS0081 over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RS0081 over I-35 HWY (kta) in Sedgwick 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 2,465 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2044. The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRS0081
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location5.06 MI N Sumner CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 5970
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.54972, -97.32556
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,465 (2023)
Projected traffic2,949 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 RS0081 over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is RS0081 over I-35 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does RS0081 over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 2,465 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RS0081 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 162 ft (49.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RS0081 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.