I635 HWY SB over Merriam Drive
GoodJohnson County, Kansas · JCT Merriam DR/I635 · Structure no. 999963500460721
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 173 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,934
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I635 HWY SB over Merriam Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I635 HWY SB over Merriam Drive in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 54 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 34,934 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,091 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 63 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I635 HWY SB over Merriam Drive built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is I635 HWY SB over Merriam Drive 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 I635 HWY SB over Merriam Drive carry?
About 34,934 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I635 HWY SB over Merriam Drive?
The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I635 HWY SB over Merriam Drive?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.