I135 US 81 NB over Dry Creek
GoodSaline County, Kansas · 3.83 MI N-Njct K4 NB · Structure no. 999913500851561
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,364
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I135 US 81 NB over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 US 81 NB over Dry Creek in Saline County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,364 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,206 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I135 US 81 NB over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is I135 US 81 NB 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 US 81 NB over Dry Creek carry?
About 8,364 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I135 US 81 NB over Dry Creek?
The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I135 US 81 NB over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.