US Bridges

I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Local Road

Poor

Sumner County, Kansas · 1.09 MI N US-166 · Structure no. 999903500960053

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,503
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Local Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Local Road in Sumner 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 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.

It carries about 9,503 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,304 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-35 HWY NB (kta)
CrossesLocal Road
Location1.09 MI N US-166
RouteInterstate 35
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.07278, -97.33833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,503 (2023)
Projected traffic12,304 by 2044
Trucks31%
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 NB (kta) over Local Road built?

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

What condition is I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Local Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Local Road carry?

About 9,503 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Local Road?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns I-35 HWY NB (kta) over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.