US Bridges

I235 HWY NB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.69 MI NE 25th ST NB · Structure no. 999923500878391

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
645 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I235 HWY NB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I235 HWY NB over Wichita Fl 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 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 24,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,834 by 2044. The structure is 645 ft (196.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI235 HWY NB
CrossesWichita Fl Contr Canal
Location0.69 MI NE 25th ST NB
RouteInterstate 235
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73972, -97.37444
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 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length645 ft (196.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,450 (2023)
Projected traffic29,834 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 HWY NB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal built?

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

What condition is I235 HWY NB over Wichita Fl 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 HWY NB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal carry?

About 24,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I235 HWY NB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal?

The structure is 645 ft (196.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I235 HWY NB over Wichita Fl Contr Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.