US Bridges

I135 HWY Wl-El over Dry Creek

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 1.06MI N Magnolia ST · Structure no. 999913500850241

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,628
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY Wl-El over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I135 HWY Wl-El over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 11,628 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,188 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 344 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesI135 HWY Wl-El
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.06MI N Magnolia ST
RouteInterstate 135
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81, -97.63056
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
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width344 ft (105 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,628 (2023)
Projected traffic14,188 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 HWY Wl-El over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I135 HWY Wl-El 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 HWY Wl-El over Dry Creek carry?

About 11,628 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY Wl-El over Dry Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 344 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY Wl-El over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.