US Bridges

I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Central Ave

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.61 MI NE US-54 · Structure no. 999903500877843

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,695
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Central Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Central Ave in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 9,695 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,803 by 2044. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 42 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)
CrossesCentral Ave
Location1.61 MI NE US-54
RouteInterstate 35
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69389, -97.16833
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,695 (2023)
Projected traffic12,803 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 Central Ave built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Central Ave 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 I-35 HWY SB (kta) over Central Ave carry?

About 9,695 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.