US Bridges

I135 HWY NB over K140 Highway

Good

Saline County, Kansas · JCT K140/I135 NB · Structure no. 999913500850311

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,251
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY NB over K140 Highway is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 HWY NB over K140 Highway 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 10,251 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,554 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI135 HWY NB
CrossesK140 Highway
LocationJCT K140/I135 NB
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates38.84139, -97.64611
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,251 (2023)
Projected traffic11,554 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I135 HWY NB over K140 Highway built?

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

What condition is I135 HWY NB over K140 Highway 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 K140 Highway carry?

About 10,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY NB over K140 Highway?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY NB over K140 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.