US Bridges

I-635 SB Highway over Lev RD Pl Ent Riv RR

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.28 Miles S I-70 · Structure no. 999963501050441

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,199 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-635 SB Highway over Lev RD Pl Ent Riv RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-635 SB Highway over Lev RD Pl Ent Riv RR in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 38,530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,887 by 2044. The structure is 2,199 ft (670.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-635 SB Highway
CrossesLev RD Pl Ent Riv RR
Location0.28 Miles S I-70
RouteInterstate 635
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09972, -94.67972
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,199 ft (670.3 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,530 (2023)
Projected traffic49,887 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 SB Highway over Lev RD Pl Ent Riv RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is I-635 SB Highway over Lev RD Pl Ent Riv RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-635 SB Highway over Lev RD Pl Ent Riv RR carry?

About 38,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-635 SB Highway over Lev RD Pl Ent Riv RR?

The structure is 2,199 ft (670.3 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I-635 SB Highway over Lev RD Pl Ent Riv RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.