US Bridges

I-435 Northbound over Parallel RD

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.88 Mi.N of State Ave · Structure no. 999943501052201

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-435 Northbound over Parallel RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-435 Northbound over Parallel RD in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 42 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,623 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-435 Northbound
CrossesParallel RD
Location0.88 Mi.N of State Ave
RouteInterstate 435
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12833, -94.81611
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2023)
Projected traffic33,623 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Parallel RD built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I-435 Northbound over Parallel RD 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 Parallel RD carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-435 Northbound over Parallel RD?

The structure is 234 ft (71.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I-435 Northbound over Parallel RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.