US Bridges

I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Mill Street

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.02 MI NE US69 · Structure no. 999903501050071

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
415 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
52,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Mill Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Mill Street in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 415 ft (126.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI35 HWY SB
CrossesTurkey CR Mill Street
Location1.02 MI NE US69
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05583, -94.63028
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length415 ft (126.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2023)
Projected traffic56,863 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mill Street built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Mill Street 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 Mill Street carry?

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

How long is I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Mill Street?

The structure is 415 ft (126.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY SB over Turkey CR Mill Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.