US Bridges

I35 HWY SB over Turkey Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.16 MI NE US169 SB · Structure no. 999903501050161

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY SB over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35 HWY SB over Turkey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 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 43,150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,021 by 2044. The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI35 HWY SB
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.16 MI NE US169 SB
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07306, -94.6175
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length383 ft (116.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,150 (2023)
Projected traffic44,021 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I35 HWY SB over Turkey Creek 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 Creek carry?

About 43,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY SB over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY SB over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.