US Bridges

135th ST over Tomahawk Ck

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 300 W of US-69 · Structure no. 521950460000360

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

135th ST over Tomahawk Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying 135th ST over Tomahawk Ck in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,000 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries135th ST
CrossesTomahawk Ck
Location300 W of US-69
RouteCity Street 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88375, -94.67752
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2024)
Projected traffic52,000 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tomahawk Ck built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 135th ST over Tomahawk Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does 135th ST over Tomahawk Ck carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 135th ST over Tomahawk Ck?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns 135th ST over Tomahawk Ck?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.