US Bridges

Local Road over I-135 Highway

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 4.01 Mi. N of K-196 JCT · Structure no. 999913500400141

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I-135 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over I-135 Highway in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, 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 427 vehicles a day. The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI-135 Highway
Location4.01 Mi. N of K-196 JCT
RouteCity Street 37
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.01361, -97.32778
Functional classUrban Local

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length273 ft (83.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Local Road over I-135 Highway built?

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

What condition is Local Road over I-135 Highway 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 Local Road over I-135 Highway carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road over I-135 Highway?

The structure is 273 ft (83.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I-135 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.