US Bridges

I-435 HWY WB over Indian Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.26 MI W of State Line · Structure no. 999943500463111

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
255 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80,308
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-435 HWY WB over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-435 HWY WB over Indian Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 80,308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,182 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-435 HWY WB
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.26 MI W of State Line
RouteInterstate 435
StateKansas
Coordinates38.93583, -94.61194
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,308 (2023)
Projected traffic94,182 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 I-435 HWY WB over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-435 HWY WB 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 I-435 HWY WB over Indian Creek carry?

About 80,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-435 HWY WB over Indian Creek?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns I-435 HWY WB over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.