US Bridges

I35 HWY (kta) N.B. over Arkansas River

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.31 MI NE I 135 · Structure no. 999903500872413

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
577 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,335
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I35 HWY (kta) N.B. over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35 HWY (kta) N.B. over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 7,335 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2044. The structure is 577 ft (176 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI35 HWY (kta) N.B.
CrossesArkansas River
Location2.31 MI NE I 135
RouteInterstate 35
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62472, -97.29833
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length577 ft (176 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 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
CrossesWaterway
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 I35 HWY (kta) N.B. over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is I35 HWY (kta) N.B. over Arkansas River 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 I35 HWY (kta) N.B. over Arkansas River carry?

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

How long is I35 HWY (kta) N.B. over Arkansas River?

The structure is 577 ft (176 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY (kta) N.B. over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.