US Bridges

Rp I135 NB/U54 WB over US 54-I135 3 Ramps

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT I35W-US54 Kellogg Ave · Structure no. 999913500872991

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,660 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp I135 NB/U54 WB over US 54-I135 3 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rp I135 NB/U54 WB over US 54-I135 3 Ramps in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, 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 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 18,577 vehicles a day. The structure is 1,660 ft (505.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRp I135 NB/U54 WB
CrossesUS 54-I135 3 Ramps
LocationJCT I35W-US54 Kellogg Ave
RouteState Highway 38
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67861, -97.31139
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
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,660 ft (505.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,577 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rp I135 NB/U54 WB over US 54-I135 3 Ramps built?

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

What condition is Rp I135 NB/U54 WB over US 54-I135 3 Ramps 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 Rp I135 NB/U54 WB over US 54-I135 3 Ramps carry?

About 18,577 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rp I135 NB/U54 WB over US 54-I135 3 Ramps?

The structure is 1,660 ft (505.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rp I135 NB/U54 WB over US 54-I135 3 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.