US Bridges

I135 HWY SB over RR 12CITY St& Strm

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · I135 Wl Vdt Eng to 18th · Structure no. 999913500872901

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
12,497 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
43,946
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I135 HWY SB over RR 12CITY St& Strm is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I135 HWY SB over RR 12CITY St& Strm in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 43,946 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,531 by 2044. The structure is 12,497 ft (3,809 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesI135 HWY SB
CrossesRR 12CITY St& Strm
LocationI135 Wl Vdt Eng to 18th
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69611, -97.31639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length12,497 ft (3,809 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,946 (2023)
Projected traffic49,531 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 RR 12CITY St& Strm built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I135 HWY SB over RR 12CITY St& Strm 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 I135 HWY SB over RR 12CITY St& Strm carry?

About 43,946 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I135 HWY SB over RR 12CITY St& Strm?

The structure is 12,497 ft (3,809 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I135 HWY SB over RR 12CITY St& Strm?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.