US Bridges

East 200th over I-35 under

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · Ok/Ks State Line · Structure no. 999903500961473

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

East 200th over I-35 under is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East 200th over I-35 under in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast 200th
CrossesI-35 under
LocationOk/Ks State Line
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateKansas
Coordinates36.99861, -97.3425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating14.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 200th over I-35 under built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 200th over I-35 under in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does East 200th over I-35 under carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is East 200th over I-35 under?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East 200th over I-35 under?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.