US Bridges

I235 HWY SB over US54 HWY

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT US54/I235 · Structure no. 999923500870871

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,317
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 HWY SB over US54 HWY is a concrete continuous slab carrying I235 HWY SB over US54 HWY 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 33,317 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,653 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI235 HWY SB
CrossesUS54 HWY
LocationJCT US54/I235
RouteInterstate 235
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67306, -97.40139
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,317 (2023)
Projected traffic40,653 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 SB over US54 HWY built?

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

What condition is I235 HWY SB over US54 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 SB over US54 HWY carry?

About 33,317 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I235 HWY SB over US54 HWY?

The structure is 215 ft (65.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I235 HWY SB over US54 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.