US Bridges

I35 HWY SB over US169 HWY(7th ST Trfwy)

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · JCT US169/I35 SB · Structure no. 999903501050141

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I35 HWY SB over US169 HWY(7th ST Trfwy) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I35 HWY SB over US169 HWY(7th ST Trfwy) in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 61 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 43,150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,021 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesI35 HWY SB
CrossesUS169 HWY(7th ST Trfwy)
LocationJCT US169/I35 SB
RouteInterstate 35
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07111, -94.61917
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,150 (2023)
Projected traffic44,021 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB over US169 HWY(7th ST Trfwy) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is I35 HWY SB over US169 HWY(7th ST Trfwy) 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 SB over US169 HWY(7th ST Trfwy) carry?

About 43,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I35 HWY SB over US169 HWY(7th ST Trfwy)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I35 HWY SB over US169 HWY(7th ST Trfwy)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.