US Bridges

Rp U54 WB/I135 SB over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.02MI. N US 54 · Structure no. 999913500873061

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
463 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,512
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp U54 WB/I135 SB over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rp U54 WB/I135 SB over I135 HWY El&wl -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 7,512 vehicles a day. The structure is 463 ft (141 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRp U54 WB/I135 SB
CrossesI135 HWY El&wl -Canal
Location0.02MI. N US 54
RouteState Highway 38
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68, -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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length463 ft (141 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,512 (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 U54 WB/I135 SB over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal built?

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

What condition is Rp U54 WB/I135 SB over I135 HWY El&wl -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 U54 WB/I135 SB over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal carry?

About 7,512 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rp U54 WB/I135 SB over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal?

The structure is 463 ft (141 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rp U54 WB/I135 SB over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.