US Bridges

I-435 Highway SB over 98th ST

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 2.28 Miles N K-32 Sb- · Structure no. 999943501052361

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-435 Highway SB over 98th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-435 Highway SB over 98th ST in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 33,630 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,049 by 2044. The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-435 Highway SB
Crosses98th ST
Location2.28 Miles N K-32 Sb-
RouteInterstate 435
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09222, -94.80694
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,630 (2023)
Projected traffic48,049 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 I-435 Highway SB over 98th ST built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-435 Highway SB over 98th ST 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 Highway SB over 98th ST carry?

About 33,630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-435 Highway SB over 98th ST?

The structure is 264 ft (80.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-435 Highway SB over 98th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.