RS0862 over I-35 Hwy (kta)
Butler County, Kansas · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- RS0862 over I-35 Hwy (kta) in Butler County, Kansas, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 17 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- It is one of 201 of the 591 inventoried bridges in Butler County rated fair (34.0%); 38 (6.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 190 ft |
| Location | 5.75 Mi NE US77 |
| NBI structure number | 999903500081423 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kansas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Butler County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US77 Hwy over W Br Walnut Riv/ped Pass | 1935 | 13,087 | Good |
| 54/400 Hwy Eb/wb over Republican Creek | 1955 | 10,250 | Good |
| W Central Ave over Lakeside Drainage | 1998 | 9,925 | Good |
| US54/US400 Hwy WB over Dry Creek | 1955 | 9,799 | Good |
| US54/US400 Hwy EB over Dry Creek | 1960 | 9,799 | Good |
| US54/US400 Hwy WB over Whitewater River | 1955 | 9,799 | Fair |
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