US Bridges

I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Fox Rdg DR

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.57 MI NE Jo Coln SB · Structure no. 999903501050031

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Fox Rdg DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Fox Rdg DR in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,863 by 2044. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI35 HWY SB
CrossesTurkey CR Fox Rdg DR
Location0.57 MI NE Jo Coln SB
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04694, -94.64861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2023)
Projected traffic56,863 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Fox Rdg DR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Fox Rdg DR 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 2024.

How much traffic does I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Fox Rdg DR carry?

About 52,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Fox Rdg DR?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Fox Rdg DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.