US Bridges

US-50 Westbound over I135 HWY Nb-Sb

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · US-50/I-135 N. Jct. · Structure no. 999905000400581

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-50 Westbound over I135 HWY Nb-Sb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-50 Westbound over I135 HWY Nb-Sb in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,570 by 2044. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesUS-50 Westbound
CrossesI135 HWY Nb-Sb
LocationUS-50/I-135 N. Jct.
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.06528, -97.3225
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2023)
Projected traffic4,570 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US-50 Westbound over I135 HWY Nb-Sb built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-50 Westbound over I135 HWY Nb-Sb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US-50 Westbound over I135 HWY Nb-Sb carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US-50 Westbound over I135 HWY Nb-Sb?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US-50 Westbound over I135 HWY Nb-Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.