US Bridges

I435 HWY NB over Connor Creek

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 4.43 MI N of State Ave. · Structure no. 999943501052271

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I435 HWY NB over Connor Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I435 HWY NB over Connor Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 19,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,198 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI435 HWY NB
CrossesConnor Creek
Location4.43 MI N of State Ave.
RouteInterstate 435
StateKansas
Coordinates39.175, -94.80528
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,800 (2023)
Projected traffic27,198 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 I435 HWY NB over Connor Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I435 HWY NB over Connor Creek 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 I435 HWY NB over Connor Creek carry?

About 19,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I435 HWY NB over Connor Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns I435 HWY NB over Connor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.