I-435 SOUTHBOUND
Carrying I-435 SOUTHBOUND over MISSOURI RIVER
1.84 MI NE OF K5, Wyandotte, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: I-435 SOUTHBOUND
The I-435 SOUTHBOUND bridge in Wyandotte, Kansas carries I-435 SOUTHBOUND over MISSOURI RIVER. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 1000.0 meters (3281 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,900 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How I-435 SOUTHBOUND compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1984
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 1000.0 m (3281 ft)
- Deck Width
- 17.7 m (58 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,900 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999943501052351
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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 fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-435 SOUTHBOUND 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 SOUTHBOUND 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 SOUTHBOUND?
I-435 SOUTHBOUND in Wyandotte, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is I-435 SOUTHBOUND inspected?
I-435 SOUTHBOUND'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 14,900 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-435 SOUTHBOUND 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 SOUTHBOUND?
I-435 SOUTHBOUND has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining I-435 SOUTHBOUND?
I-435 SOUTHBOUND is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is I-435 SOUTHBOUND and does age affect safety?
I-435 SOUTHBOUND was built in 1984, making it 42 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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