I-135 HWY SB
Carrying I-135 HWY SB over I-235 NB
0.51 MI N 47TH ST, SB, Sedgwick, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-135 HWY SB
The I-135 HWY SB bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries I-135 HWY SB over I-235 NB. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 18,414 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-135 HWY SB compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 18,414 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999913500870021
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-135 HWY SB 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 I-135 HWY SB against other structures in Sedgwick 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 I-135 HWY SB?
I-135 HWY SB in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-135 HWY SB inspected?
I-135 HWY SB'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 18,414 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-135 HWY SB is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I-135 HWY SB?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for I-135 HWY SB.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-135 HWY SB?
Ownership is not specified for I-135 HWY SB in the NBI.
How old is I-135 HWY SB and does age affect safety?
I-135 HWY SB was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.
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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