US Bridges

N.W. 35th. St. 165 over Trib. to Soldier Creek

PoorPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 1.2N US24 1.0W US75 · Structure no. 000890991204225

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.W. 35th. St. 165 over Trib. to Soldier Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.W. 35th. St. 165 over Trib. to Soldier Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN.W. 35th. St. 165
CrossesTrib. to Soldier Creek
Location1.2N US24 1.0W US75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10918, -95.74021
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 N.W. 35th. St. 165 over Trib. to Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.W. 35th. St. 165 over Trib. to Soldier Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does N.W. 35th. St. 165 over Trib. to Soldier Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N.W. 35th. St. 165 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N.W. 35th. St. 165 over Trib. to Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.