US Bridges

I135 US81 SB over Dry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 0.69 MI N Sjct US81 SB · Structure no. 999913500850051

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,109
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 US81 SB over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 US81 SB over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, 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 8,109 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,895 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI135 US81 SB
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.69 MI N Sjct US81 SB
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63222, -97.62139
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,109 (2023)
Projected traffic9,895 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I135 US81 SB over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I135 US81 SB over Dry Creek 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 Dry Creek carry?

About 8,109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I135 US81 SB over Dry Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I135 US81 SB over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.