US Bridges

Ramp I-435/COLLEGE over N Branch Indian Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · Ramp I-435/COLLEGE · Structure no. 999906900463891

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,025
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp I-435/COLLEGE over N Branch Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp I-435/COLLEGE over N Branch Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 11,025 vehicles a day. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesRamp I-435/COLLEGE
CrossesN Branch Indian Creek
LocationRamp I-435/COLLEGE
RouteState Highway 42
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92944, -94.70583
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,025 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 I-435/COLLEGE over N Branch Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp I-435/COLLEGE over N Branch Indian Creek 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 I-435/COLLEGE over N Branch Indian Creek carry?

About 11,025 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ramp I-435/COLLEGE over N Branch Indian Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp I-435/COLLEGE over N Branch Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.