FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-435 Hwy SB

Carrying I-435 Hwy SB over GEORGIA AVENUE

1.38 MI N STATES AVE, Wyandotte, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-435 Hwy SB

The I-435 Hwy SB bridge in Wyandotte, Kansas carries I-435 Hwy SB over GEORGIA AVENUE. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 57.0 meters (187 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,600 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.7 metric tons.

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

How I-435 Hwy SB compares

▲ 8.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Kansas bridges
315
Bridges in Wyandotte · 8 in Poor condition
I-435 Hwy SB 37.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
57.0 m (187 ft)
Deck Width
21.5 m (71 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999943501052541

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-435 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 I-435 Hwy SB 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 Hwy SB?

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

How often is I-435 Hwy SB inspected?

I-435 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 18,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-435 Hwy SB 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 Hwy SB?

I-435 Hwy SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-435 Hwy SB?

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

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

I-435 Hwy SB was built in 1983, making it 43 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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