I135 HWY NB
Carrying I135 HWY NB over UP RAILROAD & STREAM
3.22MI N MAGNOLIA ST, Saline, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I135 HWY NB
The I135 HWY NB bridge in Saline, Kansas carries I135 HWY NB over UP RAILROAD & STREAM. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2000, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 85.5 meters (281 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,350 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I135 HWY NB compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 2000
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 85.5 m (281 ft)
- Deck Width
- 15.9 m (52 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,350 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999913500850291
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I135 HWY NB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I135 HWY NB against other structures in Saline and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I135 HWY NB?
I135 HWY NB in Saline, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I135 HWY NB inspected?
I135 HWY NB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10,350 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I135 HWY NB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I135 HWY NB?
I135 HWY NB has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I135 HWY NB?
I135 HWY NB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I135 HWY NB and does age affect safety?
I135 HWY NB was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 2000.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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