US Bridges

I-135 HWY SB over BNSF Rr&old U50

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 0.03 Mi. S of US-50 N JCT · Structure no. 999913500400231

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
371 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,418
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-135 HWY SB over BNSF Rr&old U50 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-135 HWY SB over BNSF Rr&old U50 in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 12,418 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,152 by 2044. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-135 HWY SB
CrossesBNSF Rr&old U50
Location0.03 Mi. S of US-50 N JCT
RouteInterstate 135
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05972, -97.3225
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length371 ft (113.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,418 (2023)
Projected traffic15,152 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 SB over BNSF Rr&old U50 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-135 HWY SB over BNSF Rr&old U50 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 SB over BNSF Rr&old U50 carry?

About 12,418 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-135 HWY SB over BNSF Rr&old U50?

The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 HWY SB over BNSF Rr&old U50?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.