US Bridges

I135 HWY NB over 61st ST

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.45 MI N I235 NB · Structure no. 999913500870401

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY NB over 61st ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 HWY NB over 61st ST in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 15,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,727 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI135 HWY NB
Crosses61st ST
Location2.45 MI N I235 NB
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79583, -97.32833
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,850 (2023)
Projected traffic19,727 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 61st ST built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I135 HWY NB over 61st 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 61st ST carry?

About 15,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY NB over 61st ST?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY NB over 61st ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.