US Bridges

I-435 Northbound over Ramp to I-70 Eastbound

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 4.38 MI N-Johnson CO Line · Structure no. 999943501052061

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-435 Northbound over Ramp to I-70 Eastbound is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-435 Northbound over Ramp to I-70 Eastbound 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 31,171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,077 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-435 Northbound
CrossesRamp to I-70 Eastbound
Location4.38 MI N-Johnson CO Line
RouteInterstate 435
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10389, -94.81083
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 rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length209 ft (63.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,171 (2023)
Projected traffic51,077 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Northbound over Ramp to I-70 Eastbound built?

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

What condition is I-435 Northbound over Ramp to I-70 Eastbound 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 Northbound over Ramp to I-70 Eastbound carry?

About 31,171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-435 Northbound over Ramp to I-70 Eastbound?

The structure is 209 ft (63.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-435 Northbound over Ramp to I-70 Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.