US Bridges

1-435 Northbound over K-5 Highway

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 4.89 MI N US24 · Structure no. 999943501052311

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

1-435 Northbound over K-5 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1-435 Northbound over K-5 Highway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 19,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,580 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries1-435 Northbound
CrossesK-5 Highway
Location4.89 MI N US24
RouteInterstate 435
StateKansas
Coordinates39.17944, -94.79861
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,350 (2023)
Projected traffic26,580 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 1-435 Northbound over K-5 Highway built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 1-435 Northbound over K-5 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 1-435 Northbound over K-5 Highway carry?

About 19,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 1-435 Northbound over K-5 Highway?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns 1-435 Northbound over K-5 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.