US Bridges

I-435 SB Highway over Woodend Road

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.51 Miles N Johnson C/L · Structure no. 999943501051961

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-435 SB Highway over Woodend Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-435 SB Highway over Woodend Road in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 37,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,150 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-435 SB Highway
CrossesWoodend Road
Location0.51 Miles N Johnson C/L
RouteInterstate 435
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05083, -94.79028
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,900 (2023)
Projected traffic54,150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 I-435 SB Highway over Woodend Road built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-435 SB Highway over Woodend Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-435 SB Highway over Woodend Road carry?

About 37,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-435 SB Highway over Woodend Road?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-435 SB Highway over Woodend Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.