US Bridges

I-635 NB to K-32 over 42nd Street

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.20 MI N Old K-32 · Structure no. 999963501050421

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,260
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-635 NB to K-32 over 42nd Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-635 NB to K-32 over 42nd Street in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 7,260 vehicles a day. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 82 ft wide.

CarriesI-635 NB to K-32
Crosses42nd Street
Location0.20 MI N Old K-32
RouteState Highway 38
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09222, -94.67694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,260 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I-635 NB to K-32 over 42nd Street built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is I-635 NB to K-32 over 42nd Street 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 NB to K-32 over 42nd Street carry?

About 7,260 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I-635 NB to K-32 over 42nd Street?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I-635 NB to K-32 over 42nd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.