US Bridges

Mt Vernon ST over I135 HWY Nb/Sb -Canal

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT Mt Vernon & I35 · Structure no. 999913500873071

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
382 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,261
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Vernon ST over I135 HWY Nb/Sb -Canal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt Vernon ST over I135 HWY Nb/Sb -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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,303 by 2044. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Vernon ST
CrossesI135 HWY Nb/Sb -Canal
LocationJCT Mt Vernon & I35
RouteCity Street 6140
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.65694, -97.31222
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,261 (2023)
Projected traffic4,303 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Mt Vernon ST over I135 HWY Nb/Sb -Canal built?

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

What condition is Mt Vernon ST over I135 HWY Nb/Sb -Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Vernon ST over I135 HWY Nb/Sb -Canal carry?

About 5,261 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mt Vernon ST over I135 HWY Nb/Sb -Canal?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Vernon ST over I135 HWY Nb/Sb -Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.