US Bridges

URB2724 Smpwyeb over I435 Wl-El

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · JCT I435 & 65th ST · Structure no. 999943500462101

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,142
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

URB2724 Smpwyeb over I435 Wl-El is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying URB2724 Smpwyeb over I435 Wl-El in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 14,142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,286 by 2044. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesURB2724 Smpwyeb
CrossesI435 Wl-El
LocationJCT I435 & 65th ST
RouteCity Street 2724
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.01028, -94.785
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,142 (2023)
Projected traffic22,286 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 URB2724 Smpwyeb over I435 Wl-El built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is URB2724 Smpwyeb over I435 Wl-El 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does URB2724 Smpwyeb over I435 Wl-El carry?

About 14,142 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is URB2724 Smpwyeb over I435 Wl-El?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns URB2724 Smpwyeb over I435 Wl-El?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.