US Bridges

I135 HWY NB over UP Railroad & Stream

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 3.22MI N Magnolia ST · Structure no. 999913500850291

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,557
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY NB over UP Railroad & Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 HWY NB over UP Railroad & Stream in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 10,557 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,381 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI135 HWY NB
CrossesUP Railroad & Stream
Location3.22MI N Magnolia ST
RouteInterstate 135
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.83889, -97.645
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,557 (2023)
Projected traffic12,381 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 HWY NB over UP Railroad & Stream built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I135 HWY NB over UP Railroad & Stream 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 NB over UP Railroad & Stream carry?

About 10,557 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY NB over UP Railroad & Stream?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY NB over UP Railroad & Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.