I-335 HWY (KTA) SB
Carrying I-335 HWY (KTA) SB over WAKARUSA RIVER
2.33 MI NE OSAGE CO LINE, Shawnee, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-335 HWY (KTA) SB
The I-335 HWY (KTA) SB bridge in Shawnee, Kansas carries I-335 HWY (KTA) SB over WAKARUSA RIVER. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 69.5 meters (228 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,650 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 8/9, 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 36.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-335 HWY (KTA) SB compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 69.5 m (228 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.5 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Toll Authority
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,650 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999933500891253
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-335 HWY (KTA) SB 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-335 HWY (KTA) SB against other structures in Shawnee 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-335 HWY (KTA) SB?
I-335 HWY (KTA) SB in Shawnee, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-335 HWY (KTA) SB inspected?
I-335 HWY (KTA) SB'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 5,650 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-335 HWY (KTA) SB 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-335 HWY (KTA) SB?
I-335 HWY (KTA) SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-335 HWY (KTA) SB?
I-335 HWY (KTA) SB is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.
How old is I-335 HWY (KTA) SB and does age affect safety?
I-335 HWY (KTA) SB was built in 1956, making it 70 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.
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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