US Bridges

Broadway BNSF RR over I-235 HWY

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · JCT BROADWAY/I235SB · Structure no. 999923500878431

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,383
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway BNSF RR over I-235 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway BNSF RR over I-235 HWY in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 29,383 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,802 by 2044. The structure is 472 ft (143.8 m) long and 72 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBroadway BNSF RR
CrossesI-235 HWY
LocationJCT BROADWAY/I235SB
RouteInterstate 235
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.7575, -97.33611
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length472 ft (143.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,383 (2023)
Projected traffic38,802 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway BNSF RR over I-235 HWY built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway BNSF RR over I-235 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 Broadway BNSF RR over I-235 HWY carry?

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

How long is Broadway BNSF RR over I-235 HWY?

The structure is 472 ft (143.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway BNSF RR over I-235 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.