US Bridges

I-235 HWY over I-235 HWY I-135 Ramps

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · I-235 HWY I-135 · Structure no. 999913500878541

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-235 HWY over I-235 HWY I-135 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-235 HWY over I-235 HWY I-135 Ramps in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 59,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,800 by 2044. The structure is 1,324 ft (403.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesI-235 HWY
CrossesI-235 HWY I-135 Ramps
LocationI-235 HWY I-135
RouteInterstate 135
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76167, -97.32056
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,324 ft (403.6 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,400 (2020)
Projected traffic79,800 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-235 HWY over I-235 HWY I-135 Ramps built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-235 HWY over I-235 HWY I-135 Ramps 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 I-235 HWY over I-235 HWY I-135 Ramps carry?

About 59,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-235 HWY over I-235 HWY I-135 Ramps?

The structure is 1,324 ft (403.6 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-235 HWY over I-235 HWY I-135 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.