US Bridges

I-135 Highway over Sand Creek Drainage

Fair

Harvey County, Kansas · O.27 Mi. NW of K-15 N JCT · Structure no. 999913500400321

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-135 Highway over Sand Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I-135 Highway over Sand Creek Drainage in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,752 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,037 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 277 ft wide.

CarriesI-135 Highway
CrossesSand Creek Drainage
LocationO.27 Mi. NW of K-15 N JCT
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08639, -97.35056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width277 ft (84.4 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,752 (2023)
Projected traffic10,037 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure7
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 Highway over Sand Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is I-135 Highway over Sand Creek Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-135 Highway over Sand Creek Drainage carry?

About 7,752 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-135 Highway over Sand Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 277 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 Highway over Sand Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.