US Bridges

Strong Ave over I-635 Highway

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.97 MI S Old K132 · Structure no. 999963501050371

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strong Ave over I-635 Highway is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Strong Ave 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 621 vehicles a day. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStrong Ave
CrossesI-635 Highway
Location0.97 MI S Old K132
RouteCity Street 1117
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07528, -94.68028
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Strong Ave over I-635 Highway built?

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

What condition is Strong Ave 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Strong Ave over I-635 Highway carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Strong Ave over I-635 Highway?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Strong Ave over I-635 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.