FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-235 HWY

Carrying I-235 HWY over I-235 HWY, I-135 Ramps

I-235 HWY I-135, Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-235 HWY

The I-235 HWY bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries I-235 HWY over I-235 HWY, I-135 Ramps. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 403.6 meters (1324 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 59,400 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-235 HWY compares

▲ 6.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
I-235 HWY 36.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
403.6 m (1324 ft)
Deck Width
14.2 m (47 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
59,400 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999913500878541

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-235 HWY 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-235 HWY 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-235 HWY?

I-235 HWY in Sedgwick, Kansas has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-235 HWY inspected?

I-235 HWY'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 59,400 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-235 HWY 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 I-235 HWY?

I-235 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-235 HWY?

I-235 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-235 HWY and does age affect safety?

I-235 HWY was built in 2023, making it 3 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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