US Bridges

I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Hydraulic Ave.

FairClosed to traffic

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.43 MI NE I-135 · Structure no. 999903500872343

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,335
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Hydraulic Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Hydraulic Ave. in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 7,335 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 33 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)
CrossesHydraulic Ave.
Location0.43 MI NE I-135
RouteInterstate 35
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60389, -97.31556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,335 (2023)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
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 Hydraulic Ave. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Hydraulic Ave. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Hydraulic Ave. carry?

About 7,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Hydraulic Ave.?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Hydraulic Ave.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.