US Bridges

101st. Street over I135 HWY Nb/Sb

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 7.46 MI N I-235 · Structure no. 999913500870491

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,102
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

101st. Street over I135 HWY Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 101st. Street over I135 HWY Nb/Sb 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,399 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries101st. Street
CrossesI135 HWY Nb/Sb
Location7.46 MI N I-235
RouteCity Street 6638
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.86806, -97.32639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length269 ft (82 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,102 (2023)
Projected traffic1,399 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 101st. Street over I135 HWY Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is 101st. Street over I135 HWY Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does 101st. Street over I135 HWY Nb/Sb carry?

About 1,102 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 101st. Street over I135 HWY Nb/Sb?

The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns 101st. Street over I135 HWY Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.