US Bridges

I135 HWY NB over K15 RR Canal Grove ST

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.02 MI N K15 NB · Structure no. 999913500870121

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,428 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,338
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY NB over K15 RR Canal Grove ST is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I135 HWY NB over K15 RR Canal Grove ST in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 20,338 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,329 by 2044. The structure is 1,428 ft (435.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI135 HWY NB
CrossesK15 RR Canal Grove ST
Location0.02 MI N K15 NB
RouteInterstate 135
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63917, -97.30722
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,428 ft (435.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 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, waterway 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 NB over K15 RR Canal Grove ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I135 HWY NB over K15 RR Canal Grove ST 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 NB over K15 RR Canal Grove ST carry?

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

How long is I135 HWY NB over K15 RR Canal Grove ST?

The structure is 1,428 ft (435.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY NB over K15 RR Canal Grove ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.