US Bridges

Waterwell Road over I-135 HWY Wl-El

Good

Saline County, Kansas · 2.08 MI N of K-104 · Structure no. 999913500851501

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
424 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterwell Road over I-135 HWY Wl-El is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waterwell Road over I-135 HWY Wl-El in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 3,042 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,497 by 2044. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWaterwell Road
CrossesI-135 HWY Wl-El
Location2.08 MI N of K-104
RouteCity Street 4858
CountySaline County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.76861, -97.61778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,042 (2023)
Projected traffic3,497 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Waterwell Road over I-135 HWY Wl-El built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Waterwell Road over I-135 HWY Wl-El 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 Waterwell Road over I-135 HWY Wl-El carry?

About 3,042 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Waterwell Road over I-135 HWY Wl-El?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Waterwell Road over I-135 HWY Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.