US Bridges

South Frontage RD over I-35 (kta) & US-54

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · South Frontage Road · Structure no. 999905400878471

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,212
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

South Frontage RD over I-35 (kta) & US-54 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Frontage RD over I-35 (kta) & US-54 in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,212 vehicles a day. The structure is 350 ft (106.8 m) long and 59 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSouth Frontage RD
CrossesI-35 (kta) & US-54
LocationSouth Frontage Road
RouteCity Street 6085
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67667, -97.19389
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.8 m)
Longest span196 ft (59.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,212 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 South Frontage RD over I-35 (kta) & US-54 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Frontage RD over I-35 (kta) & US-54 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 South Frontage RD over I-35 (kta) & US-54 carry?

About 2,212 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is South Frontage RD over I-35 (kta) & US-54?

The structure is 350 ft (106.8 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns South Frontage RD over I-35 (kta) & US-54?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.