US Bridges

I70 EB to I635 NB over I-70 WB I-635 SB 2 Rps

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · I-70 / I-635 Interchange · Structure no. 999963501051571

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
450 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,520
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I70 EB to I635 NB over I-70 WB I-635 SB 2 Rps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I70 EB to I635 NB over I-70 WB I-635 SB 2 Rps in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 50 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 8,520 vehicles a day. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesI70 EB to I635 NB
CrossesI-70 WB I-635 SB 2 Rps
LocationI-70 / I-635 Interchange
RouteState Highway 21
StateKansas
Coordinates39.10556, -94.68028
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,520 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 I70 EB to I635 NB over I-70 WB I-635 SB 2 Rps built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is I70 EB to I635 NB over I-70 WB I-635 SB 2 Rps 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 I70 EB to I635 NB over I-70 WB I-635 SB 2 Rps carry?

About 8,520 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I70 EB to I635 NB over I-70 WB I-635 SB 2 Rps?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I70 EB to I635 NB over I-70 WB I-635 SB 2 Rps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.