US Bridges

Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 4.22 MI N Njct K260 · Structure no. 999913500590121

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, 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 35 vehicles a day. The structure is 385 ft (117.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI135 HWY Wl-El
Location4.22 MI N Njct K260
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.275, -97.57139
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length385 ft (117.5 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El built?

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

What condition is Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El?

The structure is 385 ft (117.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.