US Bridges

Old K15 HWY El over SB I135 to SB K15 Ramp

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · .13 MI NI135&OLD K15 · Structure no. 999913500871861

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old K15 HWY El over SB I135 to SB K15 Ramp is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old K15 HWY El over SB I135 to SB K15 Ramp in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 4,610 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,771 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld K15 HWY El
CrossesSB I135 to SB K15 Ramp
Location.13 MI NI135&OLD K15
RouteCity Street 6401
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64111, -97.30889
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,610 (2023)
Projected traffic3,771 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Old K15 HWY El over SB I135 to SB K15 Ramp built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old K15 HWY El over SB I135 to SB K15 Ramp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old K15 HWY El over SB I135 to SB K15 Ramp carry?

About 4,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old K15 HWY El over SB I135 to SB K15 Ramp?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old K15 HWY El over SB I135 to SB K15 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.