US Bridges

I635 HWY over Missouri Rvr UP RR

FairPosted for load

Wyandotte County, Kansas · I635 -Mo. River · Structure no. 999963501051661

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
1,614 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,024
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I635 HWY over Missouri Rvr UP RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I635 HWY over Missouri Rvr UP RR in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 22,024 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,384 by 2044. The structure is 1,614 ft (491.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI635 HWY
CrossesMissouri Rvr UP RR
LocationI635 -Mo. River
RouteInterstate 635
StateKansas
Coordinates39.15361, -94.65083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,614 ft (491.9 m)
Longest span425 ft (129.5 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,024 (2023)
Projected traffic23,384 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I635 HWY over Missouri Rvr UP RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I635 HWY over Missouri Rvr UP 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 2023.

How much traffic does I635 HWY over Missouri Rvr UP RR carry?

About 22,024 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I635 HWY over Missouri Rvr UP RR?

The structure is 1,614 ft (491.9 m) long with a longest span of 425 ft (129.5 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns I635 HWY over Missouri Rvr UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.