US Bridges

I135 HWY NB over Hydraulic Ave

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT I135 El/Hydraulic Ave · Structure no. 999913500870091

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,907
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY NB over Hydraulic Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 HWY NB over Hydraulic Ave in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, 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 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 18,907 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,070 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI135 HWY NB
CrossesHydraulic Ave
LocationJCT I135 El/Hydraulic Ave
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62889, -97.31667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 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 closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I135 HWY NB over Hydraulic Ave built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I135 HWY NB over Hydraulic Ave 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 I135 HWY NB over Hydraulic Ave carry?

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

How long is I135 HWY NB over Hydraulic Ave?

The structure is 166 ft (50.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY NB over Hydraulic Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.