I435 HWY SB
Carrying I435 HWY SB over 87TH ST
JCT 87TH ST/I435, SB, Johnson, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I435 HWY SB
The I435 HWY SB bridge in Johnson, Kansas carries I435 HWY SB over 87TH ST. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 69.0 meters (226 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I435 HWY SB compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 69.0 m (226 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.8 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 34,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999943500462261
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I435 HWY SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare I435 HWY SB against other structures in Johnson and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for I435 HWY SB?
I435 HWY SB in Johnson, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I435 HWY SB inspected?
I435 HWY SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 34,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I435 HWY SB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for I435 HWY SB?
I435 HWY SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I435 HWY SB?
I435 HWY SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I435 HWY SB and does age affect safety?
I435 HWY SB was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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