US Bridges

I-435 HWY SB over France Family Dr.

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.48 MI N-Jct US24 SB · Structure no. 999943501052521

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-435 HWY SB over France Family Dr. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-435 HWY SB over France Family Dr. in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 28,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,582 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-435 HWY SB
CrossesFrance Family Dr.
Location0.48 MI N-Jct US24 SB
RouteInterstate 435
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12306, -94.81389
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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,100 (2023)
Projected traffic42,582 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 HWY SB over France Family Dr. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-435 HWY SB over France Family Dr. 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 France Family Dr. carry?

About 28,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-435 HWY SB over France Family Dr.?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I-435 HWY SB over France Family Dr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.