I435 HWY EB over Metcalf
FairJohnson County, Kansas · JCT METCALF/I435 Sl · Structure no. 999943500460511
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 87,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I435 HWY EB over Metcalf is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I435 HWY EB over Metcalf 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 87,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,074 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I435 HWY EB over Metcalf 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 Metcalf in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I435 HWY EB over Metcalf carry?
About 87,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I435 HWY EB over Metcalf?
The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns I435 HWY EB over Metcalf?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.