US Bridges

I435 HWY EB over I35 HWY

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · JCT I35/I435 EB · Structure no. 999943500460411

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
62,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I435 HWY EB over I35 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I435 HWY EB over I35 HWY in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 61 years old, older 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 62,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,340 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesI435 HWY EB
CrossesI35 HWY
LocationJCT I35/I435 EB
RouteInterstate 435
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93889, -94.7475
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deck53 ft (16.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,500 (2023)
Projected traffic79,340 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I435 HWY EB over I35 HWY built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I435 HWY EB over I35 HWY 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 I435 HWY EB over I35 HWY carry?

About 62,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I435 HWY EB over I35 HWY?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns I435 HWY EB over I35 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.