US Bridges

US54 US69 K7 HWY over Marmaton River

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 0.48 MI N Ejct US69 · Structure no. 999905400060051

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
329 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US54 US69 K7 HWY over Marmaton River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US54 US69 K7 HWY over Marmaton River in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 4,910 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,991 by 2044. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS54 US69 K7 HWY
CrossesMarmaton River
Location0.48 MI N Ejct US69
RouteU.S. Route 54
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84889, -94.70222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,910 (2023)
Projected traffic5,991 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US54 US69 K7 HWY over Marmaton River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US54 US69 K7 HWY over Marmaton River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US54 US69 K7 HWY over Marmaton River carry?

About 4,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US54 US69 K7 HWY over Marmaton River?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US54 US69 K7 HWY over Marmaton River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.