US Bridges

I-135 HWY NB over Ko Railroad

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.79 Mi. N of US-50 S JCT · Structure no. 999913500400181

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,155
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-135 HWY NB over Ko Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-135 HWY NB over Ko Railroad 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 14,155 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,933 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI-135 HWY NB
CrossesKo Railroad
Location0.79 Mi. N of US-50 S JCT
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates38.03472, -97.32417
Functional classUrban 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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,155 (2023)
Projected traffic16,933 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 NB over Ko Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-135 HWY NB over Ko Railroad 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 NB over Ko Railroad carry?

About 14,155 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-135 HWY NB over Ko Railroad?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 HWY NB over Ko Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.