US Bridges

27th Street over I-635 & K-5 Highways

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.75 Miles NE K-5 W JCT · Structure no. 999963501051821

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
556 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
621
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

27th Street over I-635 & K-5 Highways is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 27th Street over I-635 & K-5 Highways in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 621 vehicles a day. The structure is 556 ft (169.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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Carries27th Street
CrossesI-635 & K-5 Highways
Location0.75 Miles NE K-5 W JCT
RouteCity Street 149
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14667, -94.65917
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length556 ft (169.4 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic621 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 27th Street over I-635 & K-5 Highways built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 27th Street over I-635 & K-5 Highways 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 27th Street over I-635 & K-5 Highways carry?

About 621 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 27th Street over I-635 & K-5 Highways?

The structure is 556 ft (169.4 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 27th Street over I-635 & K-5 Highways?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.