US Bridges

I235 HWY SB over BNSF Railway

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.54 MI E Broadway ST SB · Structure no. 999923500871111

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 HWY SB over BNSF Railway is a concrete continuous slab carrying I235 HWY SB over BNSF Railway in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 29,383 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,802 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI235 HWY SB
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location0.54 MI E Broadway ST SB
RouteInterstate 235
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76, -97.32667
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,383 (2023)
Projected traffic38,802 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I235 HWY SB over BNSF Railway 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 SB over BNSF Railway carry?

About 29,383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I235 HWY SB over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I235 HWY SB over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.