US Bridges

I-635 NB Highway over K-32 HWY BNSF RR Yard

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · I-635/K-32 JCT · Structure no. 999963501050411

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,454 ft
34 main spans
Daily traffic
35,515
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-635 NB Highway over K-32 HWY BNSF RR Yard is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-635 NB Highway over K-32 HWY BNSF RR Yard in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 35,515 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,467 by 2044. The structure is 3,454 ft (1,052.7 m) long and 53 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-635 NB Highway
CrossesK-32 HWY BNSF RR Yard
LocationI-635/K-32 JCT
RouteInterstate 635
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.085, -94.68028
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans34 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,454 ft (1,052.7 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,515 (2023)
Projected traffic38,467 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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-635 NB Highway over K-32 HWY BNSF RR Yard built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I-635 NB Highway over K-32 HWY BNSF RR Yard 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-635 NB Highway over K-32 HWY BNSF RR Yard carry?

About 35,515 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-635 NB Highway over K-32 HWY BNSF RR Yard?

The structure is 3,454 ft (1,052.7 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns I-635 NB Highway over K-32 HWY BNSF RR Yard?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.