US Bridges

I135 HWY Wl-El over Chisholm Creek Drainage

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Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.71 MI N I235 · Structure no. 999913500870421

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY Wl-El over Chisholm Creek Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying I135 HWY Wl-El over Chisholm Creek Drainage in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 15,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,727 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 274 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI135 HWY Wl-El
CrossesChisholm Creek Drainage
Location2.71 MI N I235
RouteInterstate 135
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79972, -97.32806
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width274 ft (83.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,850 (2023)
Projected traffic19,727 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Wl-El over Chisholm Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I135 HWY Wl-El over Chisholm Creek Drainage 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 Wl-El over Chisholm Creek Drainage carry?

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

How long is I135 HWY Wl-El over Chisholm Creek Drainage?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 274 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY Wl-El over Chisholm Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.