US Bridges

I-135 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta)

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT I-135 / I-35 (kta) · Structure no. 999913500872333

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,838
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-135 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-135 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 69 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 3,838 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,683 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-135 HWY
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
LocationJCT I-135 / I-35 (kta)
RouteInterstate 135
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60139, -97.32278
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,838 (2023)
Projected traffic4,683 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn an Interstate toll segment under Secretarial agreement
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-135 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I-135 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-135 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 3,838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-135 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-135 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.