US Bridges

I635 HWY SB over I35 HWY SB BNSF RR

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · JCT Wl I35 I635 SB · Structure no. 999963500462601

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,581
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I635 HWY SB over I35 HWY SB BNSF RR is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I635 HWY SB over I35 HWY SB BNSF RR in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 19,581 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,379 by 2044. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI635 HWY SB
CrossesI35 HWY SB BNSF RR
LocationJCT Wl I35 I635 SB
RouteInterstate 635
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04083, -94.67444
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,581 (2023)
Projected traffic20,379 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I635 HWY SB over I35 HWY SB BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I635 HWY SB over I35 HWY SB BNSF RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I635 HWY SB over I35 HWY SB BNSF RR carry?

About 19,581 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I635 HWY SB over I35 HWY SB BNSF RR?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I635 HWY SB over I35 HWY SB BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.