US Bridges

I235 HWY NB over I135 HWY SB

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT I235/I135 · Structure no. 999923500870321

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 HWY NB over I135 HWY SB is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I235 HWY NB over I135 HWY SB in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,261 by 2044. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI235 HWY NB
CrossesI135 HWY SB
LocationJCT I235/I135
RouteInterstate 235
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75972, -97.3225
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2023)
Projected traffic3,261 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I235 HWY NB over I135 HWY SB built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I235 HWY NB over I135 HWY SB 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 I235 HWY NB over I135 HWY SB carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I235 HWY NB over I135 HWY SB?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns I235 HWY NB over I135 HWY SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.