FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-35HWY

Carrying I-35HWY over LINCOLN ST

1.78 MI E GRAPHIC ARTS RD, Lyon, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-35HWY

The I-35HWY bridge in Lyon, Kansas carries I-35HWY over LINCOLN ST. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,700 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-35HWY compares

▼ 12.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Kansas bridges
493
Bridges in Lyon · 5 in Poor condition
I-35HWY 16.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
7.7
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
38.3 m (126 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999903500560101

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-35HWY 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-35HWY against other structures in Lyon 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-35HWY?

I-35HWY in Lyon, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-35HWY inspected?

I-35HWY'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 10,700 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-35HWY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-35HWY?

I-35HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-35HWY?

I-35HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-35HWY and does age affect safety?

I-35HWY was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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