US Bridges

I235 HWY SB over Central Ave

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT Central AVE/I235 SB · Structure no. 999923500870921

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
149 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 HWY SB over Central Ave is a concrete continuous slab carrying I235 HWY SB over Central 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 30,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,460 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI235 HWY SB
CrossesCentral Ave
LocationJCT Central AVE/I235 SB
RouteInterstate 235
StateKansas
Coordinates37.69444, -97.40917
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length149 ft (45.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,700 (2023)
Projected traffic37,460 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 SB over Central Ave built?

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

What condition is I235 HWY SB over Central 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 SB over Central Ave carry?

About 30,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I235 HWY SB over Central Ave?

The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I235 HWY SB over Central Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.