I-35 HWY SB (KTA)
Carrying I-35 HWY SB (KTA) over UP RR
0.97 MI NE K-254, Butler, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-35 HWY SB (KTA)
The I-35 HWY SB (KTA) bridge in Butler, Kansas carries I-35 HWY SB (KTA) over UP RR. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 64.2 meters (211 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,850 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-35 HWY SB (KTA) compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 64.2 m (211 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 8,850 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999903500080933
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-35 HWY SB (KTA) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I-35 HWY SB (KTA) against other structures in Butler and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I-35 HWY SB (KTA)?
I-35 HWY SB (KTA) in Butler, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-35 HWY SB (KTA) inspected?
I-35 HWY SB (KTA)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,850 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-35 HWY SB (KTA) is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-35 HWY SB (KTA)?
I-35 HWY SB (KTA) has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-35 HWY SB (KTA)?
I-35 HWY SB (KTA) is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is I-35 HWY SB (KTA) and does age affect safety?
I-35 HWY SB (KTA) was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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