US Bridges

Shwn DR over I-635 Highway

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.02 Miles N I-35 · Structure no. 999963501050321

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,711
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shwn DR over I-635 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shwn DR over I-635 Highway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,711 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,035 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShwn DR
CrossesI-635 Highway
Location1.02 Miles N I-35
RouteCity Street 2674
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.05306, -94.67917
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,711 (2023)
Projected traffic3,035 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Shwn DR over I-635 Highway built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shwn DR over I-635 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Shwn DR over I-635 Highway carry?

About 3,711 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Shwn DR over I-635 Highway?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Shwn DR over I-635 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.