US Bridges

I-35 HWY SB (kta) over RS2059 63rd ST South

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 7.09 MI N Sumner CO Line · Structure no. 999903500872293

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
508 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,874
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-35 HWY SB (kta) over RS2059 63rd ST South is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 HWY SB (kta) over RS2059 63rd ST South in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,874 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,686 by 2044. The structure is 508 ft (154.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 HWY SB (kta)
CrossesRS2059 63rd ST South
Location7.09 MI N Sumner CO Line
RouteInterstate 35
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.57861, -97.32583
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length508 ft (154.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,874 (2023)
Projected traffic18,686 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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-35 HWY SB (kta) over RS2059 63rd ST South built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-35 HWY SB (kta) over RS2059 63rd ST South in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-35 HWY SB (kta) over RS2059 63rd ST South carry?

About 13,874 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-35 HWY SB (kta) over RS2059 63rd ST South?

The structure is 508 ft (154.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY SB (kta) over RS2059 63rd ST South?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.