US Bridges

Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 1.40 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999913500590341

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,147
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El 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 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 1,147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,428 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI135 HWY Wl-El
Location1.40 MI N US56
RouteCounty Highway 4010
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.39111, -97.62056
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,147 (2023)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1969, making it 56 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 1,147 vehicles per day (2023 count).

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

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.