FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-435 SB HIGHWAY

Carrying I-435 SB HIGHWAY over WOODEND ROAD

0.51 MILES N JOHNSON C/L, Wyandotte, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-435 SB HIGHWAY

The I-435 SB HIGHWAY bridge in Wyandotte, Kansas carries I-435 SB HIGHWAY over WOODEND ROAD. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.9 meters (154 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 32,950 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 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-435 SB HIGHWAY compares

▲ 4.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Kansas bridges
315
Bridges in Wyandotte · 8 in Poor condition
I-435 SB HIGHWAY 33.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
9.9
Special reductions
−2.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.9 m (154 ft)
Deck Width
20.3 m (67 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
32,950 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999943501051961

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 I-435 SB HIGHWAY 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 I-435 SB HIGHWAY against other structures in Wyandotte 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 I-435 SB HIGHWAY?

I-435 SB HIGHWAY in Wyandotte, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-435 SB HIGHWAY inspected?

I-435 SB HIGHWAY'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 32,950 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-435 SB HIGHWAY is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-435 SB HIGHWAY?

I-435 SB HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-435 SB HIGHWAY?

I-435 SB HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-435 SB HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?

I-435 SB HIGHWAY was built in 1980, making it 46 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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