US Bridges

I135 HWY SB over UP RR Hydraulic Ave

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.18 MI N 21st ST SB · Structure no. 999913500870261

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
478 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
36,128
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY SB over UP RR Hydraulic Ave is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I135 HWY SB over UP RR Hydraulic Ave 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 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 36,128 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,083 by 2044. The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI135 HWY SB
CrossesUP RR Hydraulic Ave
Location1.18 MI N 21st ST SB
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73833, -97.31833
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length478 ft (145.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 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
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 UP RR Hydraulic Ave built?

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

What condition is I135 HWY SB over UP RR 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 SB over UP RR Hydraulic Ave carry?

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

How long is I135 HWY SB over UP RR Hydraulic Ave?

The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY SB over UP RR Hydraulic Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.