US Bridges

I135 HWY SB over K15 HWY BNSF Grove ST

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.02 MI S K15 SB · Structure no. 999913500870101

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
629 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,338
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY SB over K15 HWY BNSF Grove ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I135 HWY SB over K15 HWY BNSF Grove ST 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 20,338 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,329 by 2044. The structure is 629 ft (191.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI135 HWY SB
CrossesK15 HWY BNSF Grove ST
Location0.02 MI S K15 SB
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63972, -97.30778
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length629 ft (191.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,338 (2023)
Projected traffic24,329 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 SB over K15 HWY BNSF Grove ST built?

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

What condition is I135 HWY SB over K15 HWY BNSF Grove ST 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 SB over K15 HWY BNSF Grove ST carry?

About 20,338 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY SB over K15 HWY BNSF Grove ST?

The structure is 629 ft (191.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY SB over K15 HWY BNSF Grove ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.