US Bridges

Parallel EB over I-635 HWY

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · .87 MI N US-24/I-635 JCT · Structure no. 999963501053041

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,738
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parallel EB over I-635 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parallel EB over I-635 HWY in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,340 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesParallel EB
CrossesI-635 HWY
Location.87 MI N US-24/I-635 JCT
RouteCity Street 2524
StateKansas
Coordinates39.12833, -94.67667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,738 (2023)
Projected traffic6,340 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Parallel EB over I-635 HWY built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parallel EB over I-635 HWY 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 Parallel EB over I-635 HWY carry?

About 5,738 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Parallel EB over I-635 HWY?

The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Parallel EB over I-635 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.