US Bridges

I435 HWY EB over Indian Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.62 MI E of US69 · Structure no. 999943500460481

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I435 HWY EB over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I435 HWY EB over Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 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 89,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,980 by 2044. The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI435 HWY EB
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.62 MI E of US69
RouteInterstate 435
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93444, -94.69333
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length242 ft (73.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,000 (2023)
Projected traffic112,980 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is I435 HWY EB over 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 I435 HWY EB over Indian Creek carry?

About 89,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I435 HWY EB over Indian Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I435 HWY EB over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.