US Bridges

I135 HWY NB over UP RR Chisholm CR Drg

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.01 MI N 21st NB · Structure no. 999913500870251

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
515 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,128
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY NB over UP RR Chisholm CR Drg is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I135 HWY NB over UP RR Chisholm CR Drg in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 36,128 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,083 by 2044. The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI135 HWY NB
CrossesUP RR Chisholm CR Drg
Location1.01 MI N 21st NB
RouteInterstate 135
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73556, -97.31694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length515 ft (157 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,128 (2023)
Projected traffic44,083 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 UP RR Chisholm CR Drg built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I135 HWY NB over UP RR Chisholm CR Drg 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 UP RR Chisholm CR Drg carry?

About 36,128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY NB over UP RR Chisholm CR Drg?

The structure is 515 ft (157 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY NB over UP RR Chisholm CR Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.