US Bridges

NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Nb-Sb I-135 HWY

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · I-135/KTA/47th Street · Structure no. 999908100877871

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,689
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Nb-Sb I-135 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Nb-Sb I-135 HWY in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,689 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,166 by 2044. The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB U-81/EB 47th ST
CrossesNb-Sb I-135 HWY
LocationI-135/KTA/47th Street
RouteU.S. Route 81
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60778, -97.32528
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length282 ft (86.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,689 (2023)
Projected traffic12,166 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Nb-Sb I-135 HWY built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Nb-Sb I-135 HWY 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Nb-Sb I-135 HWY carry?

About 11,689 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Nb-Sb I-135 HWY?

The structure is 282 ft (86.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns NB U-81/EB 47th ST over Nb-Sb I-135 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.