US Bridges

I235 HWY SB over Broadway ST

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT BROADWAY/I235 SB · Structure no. 999923500870631

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,689
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 HWY SB over Broadway ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I235 HWY SB over Broadway ST in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 29,689 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,688 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI235 HWY SB
CrossesBroadway ST
LocationJCT BROADWAY/I235 SB
RouteInterstate 235
StateKansas
Coordinates37.61667, -97.33389
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,689 (2023)
Projected traffic37,688 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SB over Broadway ST built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I235 HWY SB over Broadway ST 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 SB over Broadway ST carry?

About 29,689 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I235 HWY SB over Broadway ST?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I235 HWY SB over Broadway ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.