I-635 SB Highway over Swartz Road
GoodWyandotte County, Kansas · 0.71 MI S Old K132 · Structure no. 999963501050381
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 176 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,237
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-635 SB Highway over Swartz Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-635 SB Highway over Swartz Road in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 34,237 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,633 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-635 SB Highway over Swartz Road built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I-635 SB Highway over Swartz Road 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 I-635 SB Highway over Swartz Road carry?
About 34,237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I-635 SB Highway over Swartz Road?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns I-635 SB Highway over Swartz Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.