US Bridges

I-435 HWY SB over UP Railroad

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.37 MI N/E K5 · Structure no. 999943501052341

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
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 SB over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-435 HWY SB over UP Railroad 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 19,350 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 SB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.37 MI N/E K5
RouteInterstate 435
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.18333, -94.79417
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 structure2
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 SB over UP Railroad built?

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

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

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

How long is I-435 HWY SB over UP Railroad?

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 SB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.