US Bridges

I135 US81 NB over Schilling Road

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 3.01 MI N. of K-104 · Structure no. 999913500850201

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 US81 NB over Schilling Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 US81 NB over Schilling Road in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 9,078 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,261 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI135 US81 NB
CrossesSchilling Road
Location3.01 MI N. of K-104
RouteInterstate 135
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.78361, -97.61667
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (48 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,078 (2023)
Projected traffic9,261 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 NB over Schilling Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I135 US81 NB over Schilling Road 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 NB over Schilling Road carry?

About 9,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I135 US81 NB over Schilling Road?

The structure is 157 ft (48 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I135 US81 NB over Schilling Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.