US Bridges

I235 HWY NB over K-42 HWY

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT K42/I235 NB · Structure no. 999923500870821

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
337 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
26,674
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 HWY NB over K-42 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I235 HWY NB over K-42 HWY in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 26,674 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,667 by 2044. The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI235 HWY NB
CrossesK-42 HWY
LocationJCT K42/I235 NB
RouteInterstate 235
StateKansas
Coordinates37.64667, -97.39861
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 rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length337 ft (102.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,674 (2023)
Projected traffic30,667 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 K-42 HWY built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I235 HWY NB over K-42 HWY 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 K-42 HWY carry?

About 26,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I235 HWY NB over K-42 HWY?

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I235 HWY NB over K-42 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.