US Bridges

I35 HWY (kta)eb-Wb over Wichita Valey Ctr Flwy

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 7.82 MI N Sumner CO Line · Structure no. 999903500878233

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,874
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I35 HWY (kta)eb-Wb over Wichita Valey Ctr Flwy is a concrete culvert carrying I35 HWY (kta)eb-Wb over Wichita Valey Ctr Flwy in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,874 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,686 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 127 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI35 HWY (kta)eb-Wb
CrossesWichita Valey Ctr Flwy
Location7.82 MI N Sumner CO Line
RouteInterstate 35
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58972, -97.32389
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,874 (2023)
Projected traffic18,686 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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)eb-Wb over Wichita Valey Ctr Flwy built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I35 HWY (kta)eb-Wb over Wichita Valey Ctr Flwy 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)eb-Wb over Wichita Valey Ctr Flwy carry?

About 13,874 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY (kta)eb-Wb over Wichita Valey Ctr Flwy?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY (kta)eb-Wb over Wichita Valey Ctr Flwy?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.