US Bridges

I135 HWY SB over 37th ST

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT 37th ST/I135 Wl · Structure no. 999913500870281

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY SB over 37th ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 HWY SB over 37th ST 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 34,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,542 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesI135 HWY SB
Crosses37th ST
LocationJCT 37th ST/I135 Wl
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75222, -97.31972
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (45.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,300 (2023)
Projected traffic43,542 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 37th ST 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 37th 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 37th ST carry?

About 34,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY SB over 37th ST?

The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY SB over 37th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.