US Bridges

I235 SB to I135 NB over I135 HWY SB

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.69 MI N 47th ST SB · Structure no. 999913500870031

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,918
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 SB to I135 NB over I135 HWY SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I235 SB to I135 NB over I135 HWY SB in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, 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 9,918 vehicles a day. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI235 SB to I135 NB
CrossesI135 HWY SB
Location0.69 MI N 47th ST SB
RouteState Highway 32
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6175, -97.32889
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,918 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 I235 SB to I135 NB over I135 HWY SB built?

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

What condition is I235 SB to I135 NB over I135 HWY SB 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 I235 SB to I135 NB over I135 HWY SB carry?

About 9,918 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I235 SB to I135 NB over I135 HWY SB?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I235 SB to I135 NB over I135 HWY SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.