US Bridges

I-135 Highway SB over Broadway

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · .82 Mi. S of US-50 N Jct. · Structure no. 999913500400931

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,286
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-135 Highway SB over Broadway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-135 Highway SB over Broadway in Harvey County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 13,286 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,536 by 2044. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-135 Highway SB
CrossesBroadway
Location.82 Mi. S of US-50 N Jct.
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates38.05, -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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,286 (2023)
Projected traffic16,536 by 2044
Trucks18%
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 Highway SB over Broadway built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-135 Highway SB over Broadway 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 Highway SB over Broadway carry?

About 13,286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-135 Highway SB over Broadway?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 Highway SB over Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.