US Bridges

I235 SB over Arkansas River

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 1.09 MI NE Bickell ST SB · Structure no. 999923500878351

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
359 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 SB over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I235 SB over Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,165 by 2044. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI235 SB
CrossesArkansas River
Location1.09 MI NE Bickell ST SB
RouteInterstate 235
StateKansas
Coordinates37.72556, -97.38639
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I235 SB over Arkansas River 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 over Arkansas River carry?

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

How long is I235 SB over Arkansas River?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I235 SB over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.