US Bridges

I-635 SB to K-5 SB over I-635 NB & K-5 Highways

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · I-635 / K-5 E Interchange · Structure no. 999963501051841

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
549 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-635 SB to K-5 SB over I-635 NB & K-5 Highways is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-635 SB to K-5 SB over I-635 NB & K-5 Highways 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 970 vehicles a day. The structure is 549 ft (167.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-635 SB to K-5 SB
CrossesI-635 NB & K-5 Highways
LocationI-635 / K-5 E Interchange
RouteState Highway 42
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.14611, -94.65694
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length549 ft (167.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
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 I-635 SB to K-5 SB over I-635 NB & K-5 Highways built?

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

What condition is I-635 SB to K-5 SB over I-635 NB & K-5 Highways 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 SB to K-5 SB over I-635 NB & K-5 Highways carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is I-635 SB to K-5 SB over I-635 NB & K-5 Highways?

The structure is 549 ft (167.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I-635 SB to K-5 SB over I-635 NB & K-5 Highways?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.