US Bridges

Lincoln St. over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · Jct. Lincoln Ave & I35 · Structure no. 999913500873101

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
381 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,212
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln St. over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln St. 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 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 5,212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,263 by 2044. The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

CarriesLincoln St.
CrossesI135 HWY El&wl -Canal
LocationJct. Lincoln Ave & I35
RouteCity Street 6160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67167, -97.3125
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,212 (2023)
Projected traffic4,263 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed82 mi (132 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 Lincoln St. over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal built?

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

What condition is Lincoln St. over I135 HWY El&wl -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 Lincoln St. over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal carry?

About 5,212 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lincoln St. over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal?

The structure is 381 ft (116 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln St. over I135 HWY El&wl -Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.