US Bridges

Lamar Ave. over I-35 HWY

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.15 MI NE Jo Coln · Structure no. 999903501050021

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,548
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lamar Ave. over I-35 HWY is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lamar Ave. over I-35 HWY in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 9,548 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,741 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLamar Ave.
CrossesI-35 HWY
Location0.15 MI NE Jo Coln
RouteCity Street 2975
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04472, -94.65611
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,548 (2023)
Projected traffic9,741 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Lamar Ave. over I-35 HWY built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lamar Ave. over I-35 HWY 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Lamar Ave. over I-35 HWY carry?

About 9,548 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lamar Ave. over I-35 HWY?

The structure is 224 ft (68.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lamar Ave. over I-35 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.