US Bridges

I-135 HWY SB over I-235 NB

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.51 MI N 47th ST SB · Structure no. 999913500870021

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,907
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-135 HWY SB over I-235 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-135 HWY SB over I-235 NB in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,907 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,070 by 2044. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-135 HWY SB
CrossesI-235 NB
Location0.51 MI N 47th ST SB
RouteInterstate 135
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61472, -97.32833
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length308 ft (94 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,907 (2023)
Projected traffic23,070 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 I-135 HWY SB over I-235 NB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-135 HWY SB over I-235 NB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-135 HWY SB over I-235 NB carry?

About 18,907 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-135 HWY SB over I-235 NB?

The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 HWY SB over I-235 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.