US Bridges

I235 SB to US54 WB over Wichita Contr Canal

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.17 MI N US54 WB · Structure no. 999923500878171

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
759 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,571
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 SB to US54 WB over Wichita Contr Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I235 SB to US54 WB over Wichita Contr Canal in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,571 vehicles a day. The structure is 759 ft (231.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesI235 SB to US54 WB
CrossesWichita Contr Canal
Location0.17 MI N US54 WB
RouteState Highway 56
StateKansas
Coordinates37.67417, -97.40333
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length759 ft (231.3 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,571 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 I235 SB to US54 WB over Wichita Contr Canal built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I235 SB to US54 WB over Wichita Contr Canal 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 SB to US54 WB over Wichita Contr Canal carry?

About 6,571 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I235 SB to US54 WB over Wichita Contr Canal?

The structure is 759 ft (231.3 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I235 SB to US54 WB over Wichita Contr Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.