US Bridges

I135 HWY NB over 53rd ST

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.43 MI N I235 El · Structure no. 999913500870381

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY NB over 53rd ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 HWY NB over 53rd ST in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,896 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI135 HWY NB
Crosses53rd ST
Location1.43 MI N I235 El
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.78139, -97.32528
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2023)
Projected traffic23,896 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 53rd ST built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I135 HWY NB over 53rd 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 NB over 53rd ST carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY NB over 53rd ST?

The structure is 217 ft (66 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY NB over 53rd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.