US Bridges

I-235 Highway over Ko Railroad

Good

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.26 MI NW West ST SB · Structure no. 999923500878511

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,674
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-235 Highway over Ko Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-235 Highway over Ko Railroad 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 26,674 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,667 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesI-235 Highway
CrossesKo Railroad
Location0.26 MI NW West ST SB
RouteInterstate 235
StateKansas
Coordinates37.63333, -97.39278
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,674 (2023)
Projected traffic30,667 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I-235 Highway over Ko Railroad built?

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

What condition is I-235 Highway over Ko Railroad 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 I-235 Highway over Ko Railroad carry?

About 26,674 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-235 Highway over Ko Railroad?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-235 Highway over Ko Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.