US Bridges

I-435 NB Highway over K-32 & UP Railroad

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · I-435 / K-32 JCT · Structure no. 999943501051991

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-435 NB Highway over K-32 & UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-435 NB Highway over K-32 & UP Railroad in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,864 by 2044. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 58 ft wide.

CarriesI-435 NB Highway
CrossesK-32 & UP Railroad
LocationI-435 / K-32 JCT
RouteInterstate 435
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06194, -94.79139
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2023)
Projected traffic52,864 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I-435 NB Highway over K-32 & UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-435 NB Highway over K-32 & UP Railroad 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-435 NB Highway over K-32 & UP Railroad carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-435 NB Highway over K-32 & UP Railroad?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I-435 NB Highway over K-32 & UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.