US Bridges

Orville Ave over I-635 Highway

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.36 Miles N I-7O · Structure no. 999963501050461

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orville Ave over I-635 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Orville Ave over I-635 Highway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 497 vehicles a day, projected to reach 406 by 2044. The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOrville Ave
CrossesI-635 Highway
Location0.36 Miles N I-7O
RouteCity Street 2645
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10944, -94.68139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length431 ft (131.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2023)
Projected traffic406 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Orville Ave over I-635 Highway built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Orville Ave over I-635 Highway 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 June 2023.

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

About 497 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Orville Ave over I-635 Highway?

The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Orville Ave over I-635 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.