US Bridges

I435 HWY SB over 87th ST

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · JCT 87th ST/I435 SB · Structure no. 999943500462261

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I435 HWY SB over 87th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I435 HWY SB over 87th ST in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 41,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,650 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI435 HWY SB
Crosses87th ST
LocationJCT 87th ST/I435 SB
RouteInterstate 435
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97083, -94.77639
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length226 ft (69 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,050 (2023)
Projected traffic58,650 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SB over 87th ST built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I435 HWY SB over 87th ST 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 SB over 87th ST carry?

About 41,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I435 HWY SB over 87th ST?

The structure is 226 ft (69 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I435 HWY SB over 87th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.