US Bridges

I-635 Highway over 43rd Street

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.30 Miles N US-24 · Structure no. 999963501050501

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,740
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-635 Highway over 43rd Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-635 Highway over 43rd Street in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 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 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 29,740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,860 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 127 ft wide.

CarriesI-635 Highway
Crosses43rd Street
Location0.30 Miles N US-24
RouteInterstate 635
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12056, -94.67917
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.8 m)
Roadway width122 ft (37.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,740 (2023)
Projected traffic32,860 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Highway over 43rd Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-635 Highway over 43rd Street 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 I-635 Highway over 43rd Street carry?

About 29,740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-635 Highway over 43rd Street?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns I-635 Highway over 43rd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.