US Bridges

I35 HWY NB over Roe Blvd

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.31 MI NE US69 · Structure no. 999903501050061

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY NB over Roe Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35 HWY NB over Roe Blvd in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 66 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 52,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,863 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI35 HWY NB
CrossesRoe Blvd
Location0.31 MI NE US69
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04889, -94.64083
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,500 (2023)
Projected traffic56,863 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 I35 HWY NB over Roe Blvd built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I35 HWY NB over Roe Blvd 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 I35 HWY NB over Roe Blvd carry?

About 52,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY NB over Roe Blvd?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY NB over Roe Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.