US Bridges

I-135 Northbound over East Lincoln Blvd

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 5.72 MI NW JCT K15 · Structure no. 999913500400421

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,140
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-135 Northbound over East Lincoln Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-135 Northbound over East Lincoln Blvd in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 7,140 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,064 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-135 Northbound
CrossesEast Lincoln Blvd
Location5.72 MI NW JCT K15
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates38.14472, -97.41694
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,140 (2023)
Projected traffic9,064 by 2044
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Northbound over East Lincoln Blvd built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-135 Northbound over East Lincoln Blvd 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 Northbound over East Lincoln Blvd carry?

About 7,140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-135 Northbound over East Lincoln Blvd?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 Northbound over East Lincoln Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.