US Bridges

I35(KTA) to U54 over I-35 HWY (kta)

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · US-54 / I-35 Interchange · Structure no. 999903500872563

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,318
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I35(KTA) to U54 over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35(KTA) to U54 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 1,318 vehicles a day. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI35(KTA) to U54
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
LocationUS-54 / I-35 Interchange
RouteState Highway 4
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.675, -97.23
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,318 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I35(KTA) to U54 over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

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

What condition is I35(KTA) to U54 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 I35(KTA) to U54 over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 1,318 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I35(KTA) to U54 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I35(KTA) to U54 over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.