I135 US81 SB over UP Railroad
FairMcPherson County, Kansas · 0.58 MI N US56 SB · Structure no. 999913500590301
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,338
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I135 US81 SB over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I135 US81 SB over UP Railroad in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 7,338 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,501 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I135 US81 SB over UP Railroad built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I135 US81 SB over UP Railroad 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I135 US81 SB over UP Railroad carry?
About 7,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I135 US81 SB over UP Railroad?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I135 US81 SB over UP Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.