US Bridges

I235 HWY NB over Meridian Ave

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT Meridian ST/I235 NB · Structure no. 999923500870751

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,259
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 HWY NB over Meridian Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying I235 HWY NB over Meridian Ave 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 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 28,259 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,805 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI235 HWY NB
CrossesMeridian Ave
LocationJCT Meridian ST/I235 NB
RouteInterstate 235
StateKansas
Coordinates37.62861, -97.37056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,259 (2023)
Projected traffic33,805 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 Meridian Ave built?

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

What condition is I235 HWY NB over Meridian Ave 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 I235 HWY NB over Meridian Ave carry?

About 28,259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I235 HWY NB over Meridian Ave?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I235 HWY NB over Meridian Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.