I135 US81 SB over Pawnee RD
FairMcPherson County, Kansas · 5.40 MI N US56 SB · Structure no. 999913500590401
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I135 US81 SB over Pawnee RD is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 US81 SB over Pawnee RD 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,348 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I135 US81 SB over Pawnee RD built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I135 US81 SB over Pawnee RD 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I135 US81 SB over Pawnee RD carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I135 US81 SB over Pawnee RD?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I135 US81 SB over Pawnee RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.