US Bridges

I-135 HWY NB over East Emma Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 2.40 Mi. NW of K-15 N JCT · Structure no. 999913500400361

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,752
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-135 HWY NB over East Emma Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-135 HWY NB over East Emma Creek in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,752 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,037 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-135 HWY NB
CrossesEast Emma Creek
Location2.40 Mi. NW of K-15 N JCT
RouteInterstate 135
CountyHarvey County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.1075, -97.37833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,752 (2023)
Projected traffic10,037 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NB over East Emma Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-135 HWY NB over East Emma Creek 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 East Emma Creek carry?

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

How long is I-135 HWY NB over East Emma Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 HWY NB over East Emma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.