US Bridges

Kta Ramp to K15 over I-35 HWY (kta)

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.20 MI NE K-15 · Structure no. 999903500872433

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,308
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Kta Ramp to K15 over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kta Ramp to K15 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,308 vehicles a day. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKta Ramp to K15
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
Location0.20 MI NE K-15
RouteState Highway 3
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62639, -97.29194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,308 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
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 Kta Ramp to K15 over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is Kta Ramp to K15 over I-35 HWY (kta) 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 Kta Ramp to K15 over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 1,308 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Kta Ramp to K15 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Kta Ramp to K15 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.