US Bridges

I-135 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 3.57 MI N Sjct US81 · Structure no. 999913500850091

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

About this bridge

I-135 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I-135 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage 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 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 140 ft wide.

CarriesI-135 HWY
CrossesDry Creek Drainage
Location3.57 MI N Sjct US81
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates38.67389, -97.62167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,109 (2023)
Projected traffic9,895 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 I-135 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage built?

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

What condition is I-135 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage 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 I-135 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is I-135 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 HWY over Dry Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.