US Bridges

I-135 HWY Wl-El over Jester Creek Drainage

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.61 Mi. N of K-196 JCT · Structure no. 999913500400101

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-135 HWY Wl-El over Jester Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I-135 HWY Wl-El over Jester Creek Drainage in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 55 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 12,450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,032 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 200 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-135 HWY Wl-El
CrossesJester Creek Drainage
Location1.61 Mi. N of K-196 JCT
RouteInterstate 135
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.97889, -97.32667
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,450 (2023)
Projected traffic14,032 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-135 HWY Wl-El over Jester Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-135 HWY Wl-El over Jester Creek Drainage 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 I-135 HWY Wl-El over Jester Creek Drainage carry?

About 12,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-135 HWY Wl-El over Jester Creek Drainage?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 HWY Wl-El over Jester Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.