US Bridges

Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El

Good

McPherson County, Kansas · 3.40 MI N US56 · Structure no. 999913500590361

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 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 concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road over I135 HWY Wl-El in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI135 HWY Wl-El
Location3.40 MI N US56
RouteCounty Highway 414
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42, -97.62056
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 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 closed—
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 1968, making it 57 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 240 ft (73.3 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.