US Bridges

Ramp I635 SB/I35 over SB I35 BNSF Railroad

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.14 MI N JCT I35/I635 · Structure no. 999903500462611

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,703
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I635 SB/I35 over SB I35 BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp I635 SB/I35 over SB I35 BNSF Railroad in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 16,703 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,734 by 2044. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesRamp I635 SB/I35
CrossesSB I35 BNSF Railroad
Location0.14 MI N JCT I35/I635
RouteInterstate 635
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04056, -94.675
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,703 (2023)
Projected traffic17,734 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp I635 SB/I35 over SB I35 BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp I635 SB/I35 over SB I35 BNSF 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp I635 SB/I35 over SB I35 BNSF Railroad carry?

About 16,703 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp I635 SB/I35 over SB I35 BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I635 SB/I35 over SB I35 BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.