US Bridges

I135 HWY SB over Gooseberry Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 10.24 MI N I235 · Structure no. 999913500870511

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY SB over Gooseberry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I135 HWY SB over Gooseberry Creek 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,475 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI135 HWY SB
CrossesGooseberry Creek
Location10.24 MI N I235
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90694, -97.32639
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,475 by 2044
Trucks19%
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 SB over Gooseberry Creek built?

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

What condition is I135 HWY SB over Gooseberry 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 SB over Gooseberry Creek carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY SB over Gooseberry Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY SB over Gooseberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.