US Bridges

Meridian SB over I235 HWY

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.15 MI NE Zoo B · Structure no. 999923500873261

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,871
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian SB over I235 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian SB over I235 HWY in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,871 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,503 by 2044. The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian SB
CrossesI235 HWY
Location3.15 MI NE Zoo B
RouteCity Street 6351
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75694, -97.37083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,871 (2023)
Projected traffic3,503 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Meridian SB over I235 HWY built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,871 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Meridian SB over I235 HWY?

The structure is 286 ft (87.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian SB over I235 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.