US Bridges

135th ST over Cedar Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.4N 2.5W of US56 & K150 · Structure no. 000000000460050

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th ST over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 135th ST over Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries135th ST
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.4N 2.5W of US56 & K150
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88364, -94.88007
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 135th ST over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 135th ST over Cedar Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 135th ST over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 135th ST over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 135th ST over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.