I135 US81 NB over UP Railroad
PoorMcPherson County, Kansas · 0.59 MI N US56 NB · Structure no. 999913500590311
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- 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 NB over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I135 US81 NB 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I135 US81 NB over UP Railroad built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I135 US81 NB over UP Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does I135 US81 NB over UP Railroad carry?
About 7,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I135 US81 NB 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 NB over UP Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.