US Bridges

Local Road over I135 HWY Nb/Sb

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.09 MI N Sjct US81 · Structure no. 999913500850071

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over I135 HWY Nb/Sb is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road over I135 HWY Nb/Sb 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 41 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesI135 HWY Nb/Sb
Location1.09 MI N Sjct US81
RouteCounty Highway 8504
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63778, -97.62139
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Road over I135 HWY Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is Local Road over I135 HWY Nb/Sb 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 Local Road over I135 HWY Nb/Sb carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over I135 HWY Nb/Sb?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over I135 HWY Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.