US Bridges

Rp I135 SB/U54 EB over I135 Nb/Sb Lanes & Canal

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT I35W-US54 · Structure no. 999913500873051

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
947 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,645
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp I135 SB/U54 EB over I135 Nb/Sb Lanes & Canal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rp I135 SB/U54 EB over I135 Nb/Sb Lanes & Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 9,645 vehicles a day. The structure is 947 ft (288.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRp I135 SB/U54 EB
CrossesI135 Nb/Sb Lanes & Canal
LocationJCT I35W-US54
RouteState Highway 38
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.6775, -97.3125
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.
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 stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length947 ft (288.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,645 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SB/U54 EB over I135 Nb/Sb Lanes & Canal built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rp I135 SB/U54 EB over I135 Nb/Sb Lanes & Canal 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 SB/U54 EB over I135 Nb/Sb Lanes & Canal carry?

About 9,645 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rp I135 SB/U54 EB over I135 Nb/Sb Lanes & Canal?

The structure is 947 ft (288.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rp I135 SB/U54 EB over I135 Nb/Sb Lanes & Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.