US Bridges

I-70 WB Highway over I-635 Highway NB

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · I-70 / I-635 Interchange · Structure no. 999907001053013

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

About this bridge

I-70 WB Highway over I-635 Highway NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-70 WB Highway over I-635 Highway NB 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 8 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 321 ft (97.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-70 WB Highway
CrossesI-635 Highway NB
LocationI-70 / I-635 Interchange
RouteInterstate 70
StateKansas
Coordinates39.105, -94.67778
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length321 ft (97.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 WB Highway over I-635 Highway NB built?

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

What condition is I-70 WB Highway over I-635 Highway NB 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 WB Highway over I-635 Highway NB carry?

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

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

The structure is 321 ft (97.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

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

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