US Bridges

I135 HWY NB over Chisholm Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 2.97 MI N I235 NB · Structure no. 999913500870441

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY NB over Chisholm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I135 HWY NB over Chisholm Creek in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, 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 15,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,727 by 2044. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI135 HWY NB
CrossesChisholm Creek
Location2.97 MI N I235 NB
RouteInterstate 135
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80333, -97.32722
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 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
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 NB over Chisholm Creek built?

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

What condition is I135 HWY NB over Chisholm Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I135 HWY NB over Chisholm Creek carry?

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

How long is I135 HWY NB over Chisholm Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY NB over Chisholm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.