I135 US81 SB over Smoky Hill River
GoodSaline County, Kansas · 0.26 MI N Mcpherson Cl · Structure no. 999913500850011
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 247 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I135 US81 SB over Smoky Hill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I135 US81 SB over Smoky Hill River in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 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 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,602 by 2044. The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I135 US81 SB over Smoky Hill River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is I135 US81 SB over Smoky Hill River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I135 US81 SB over Smoky Hill River carry?
About 7,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is I135 US81 SB over Smoky Hill River?
The structure is 247 ft (75.4 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I135 US81 SB over Smoky Hill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.