I135 HWY SB over Arkansas River
FairSedgwick County, Kansas · 0.23 MI N Macart RD Wl · Structure no. 999913500870061
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 647 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,907
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I135 HWY SB over Arkansas River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I135 HWY SB over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 59 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 647 ft (197.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I135 HWY SB over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I135 HWY SB over Arkansas River 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 I135 HWY SB over Arkansas River carry?
About 18,907 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I135 HWY SB over Arkansas River?
The structure is 647 ft (197.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I135 HWY SB over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.