US Bridges

Avenue a over I-135

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McPherson County, Kansas · 1.52 MI N US81 Alt · Structure no. 999913500591431

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
382
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenue a over I-135 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Avenue a over I-135 in McPherson County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 382 vehicles a day. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAvenue a
CrossesI-135
Location1.52 MI N US81 Alt
RouteCounty Highway 331
CountyMcPherson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.36222, -97.62056
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic382 (2023)
Projected traffic—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Avenue a over I-135 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenue a over I-135 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 Avenue a over I-135 carry?

About 382 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Avenue a over I-135?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Avenue a over I-135?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.