US Bridges

I-635 NB Highway over K-5 NB to K-5 NB

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · I-635 / K-5 E Interchange · Structure no. 999963501051831

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
382 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,024
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-635 NB Highway over K-5 NB to K-5 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-635 NB Highway over K-5 NB to K-5 NB in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 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 22,024 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,384 by 2044. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-635 NB Highway
CrossesK-5 NB to K-5 NB
LocationI-635 / K-5 E Interchange
RouteInterstate 635
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14639, -94.65722
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck56 ft (17.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,024 (2023)
Projected traffic23,384 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-635 NB Highway over K-5 NB to K-5 NB built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I-635 NB Highway over K-5 NB to K-5 NB 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 I-635 NB Highway over K-5 NB to K-5 NB carry?

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

How long is I-635 NB Highway over K-5 NB to K-5 NB?

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-635 NB Highway over K-5 NB to K-5 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.