I135 HWY SB over I70 Highway
PoorSaline County, Kansas · JCT I70/I135 SB · Structure no. 999913500850391
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,294
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I135 HWY SB over I70 Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I135 HWY SB over I70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,294 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,239 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I135 HWY SB over I70 Highway built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I135 HWY SB over I70 Highway in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does I135 HWY SB over I70 Highway carry?
About 4,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I135 HWY SB over I70 Highway?
The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I135 HWY SB over I70 Highway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.