US Bridges

US 50 Eastbound over I-135 Southbound

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · .24 MI N Sjct K15 Wl · Structure no. 999905000400891

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,107
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Eastbound over I-135 Southbound is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 50 Eastbound over I-135 Southbound in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 3,107 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,896 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 Eastbound
CrossesI-135 Southbound
Location.24 MI N Sjct K15 Wl
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateKansas
Coordinates38.0275, -97.32944
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,107 (2023)
Projected traffic4,896 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Eastbound over I-135 Southbound built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Eastbound over I-135 Southbound 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 Eastbound over I-135 Southbound carry?

About 3,107 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Eastbound over I-135 Southbound?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Eastbound over I-135 Southbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.