US Bridges

Kansas Ave over I-435 Highway

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.82 Miles N K-32 · Structure no. 999943501052041

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
797
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kansas Ave over I-435 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kansas Ave over I-435 Highway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 797 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 797 by 2044. The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKansas Ave
CrossesI-435 Highway
Location1.82 Miles N K-32
RouteCity Street 2644
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08722, -94.80139
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic797 (2023)
Projected traffic797 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kansas Ave over I-435 Highway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kansas Ave over I-435 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 Kansas Ave over I-435 Highway carry?

About 797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Kansas Ave over I-435 Highway?

The structure is 383 ft (116.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Kansas Ave over I-435 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.