US Bridges

I-435 HWY NB over UP Railroad Wolcott

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.38 MI N/E K5 · Structure no. 999943501052331

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
438 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-435 HWY NB over UP Railroad Wolcott is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-435 HWY NB over UP Railroad Wolcott 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 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 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-435 HWY NB
CrossesUP Railroad Wolcott
Location0.38 MI N/E K5
RouteInterstate 435
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18306, -94.79389
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length438 ft (133.5 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 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 and railroad
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 HWY NB over UP Railroad Wolcott built?

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

What condition is I-435 HWY NB over UP Railroad Wolcott 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 HWY NB over UP Railroad Wolcott carry?

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

How long is I-435 HWY NB over UP Railroad Wolcott?

The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-435 HWY NB over UP Railroad Wolcott?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.