US Bridges

I235 HWY NB over Zoo Blvd Ko RR

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT Bickell ST/I235 NB · Structure no. 999923500870951

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
263 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 HWY NB over Zoo Blvd Ko RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying I235 HWY NB over Zoo Blvd Ko RR 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,165 by 2044. The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI235 HWY NB
CrossesZoo Blvd Ko RR
LocationJCT Bickell ST/I235 NB
RouteInterstate 235
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71361, -97.39944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic34,165 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 Zoo Blvd Ko RR built?

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

What condition is I235 HWY NB over Zoo Blvd Ko RR 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 NB over Zoo Blvd Ko RR carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I235 HWY NB over Zoo Blvd Ko RR?

The structure is 263 ft (80.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I235 HWY NB over Zoo Blvd Ko RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.