US Bridges

I-135 Northbound over Sand Creek

Good

Harvey County, Kansas · 1.79 MI NW of U-50 N JCT · Structure no. 999913500400951

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
328 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,738
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-135 Northbound over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-135 Northbound over Sand Creek 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 8,738 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,092 by 2044. The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-135 Northbound
CrossesSand Creek
Location1.79 MI NW of U-50 N JCT
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates38.08111, -97.33833
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length328 ft (99.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,738 (2023)
Projected traffic11,092 by 2044
Trucks25%
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 Northbound over Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is I-135 Northbound over Sand 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 Northbound over Sand Creek carry?

About 8,738 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-135 Northbound over Sand Creek?

The structure is 328 ft (99.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 Northbound over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.