US Bridges

I-70 EB Highway over I-635 NB Highway

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · I-70 / I-635 Interchange · Structure no. 999907001052983

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,100
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-70 EB Highway over I-635 NB Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 EB Highway over I-635 NB Highway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 44,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,755 by 2044. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-70 EB Highway
CrossesI-635 NB Highway
LocationI-70 / I-635 Interchange
RouteInterstate 70
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10389, -94.67806
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck54 ft (16.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,100 (2023)
Projected traffic52,755 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
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-70 EB Highway over I-635 NB Highway built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-70 EB Highway over I-635 NB Highway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-70 EB Highway over I-635 NB Highway carry?

About 44,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-70 EB Highway over I-635 NB Highway?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-70 EB Highway over I-635 NB Highway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority and maintained by the State Highway Agency.