US Bridges

US-69 & K-7 Hwys over US-54 EB (wall Street)

Fair

Bourbon County, Kansas · S JCT US54&US69 · Structure no. 999906900060091

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
552 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,910
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-69 & K-7 Hwys over US-54 EB (wall Street) is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-69 & K-7 Hwys over US-54 EB (wall Street) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,910 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,991 by 2044. The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesUS-69 & K-7 Hwys
CrossesUS-54 EB (wall Street)
LocationS JCT US54&US69
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.84167, -94.70222
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length552 ft (168.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 US-69 & K-7 Hwys over US-54 EB (wall Street) built?

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

What condition is US-69 & K-7 Hwys over US-54 EB (wall Street) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US-69 & K-7 Hwys over US-54 EB (wall Street) carry?

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

How long is US-69 & K-7 Hwys over US-54 EB (wall Street)?

The structure is 552 ft (168.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US-69 & K-7 Hwys over US-54 EB (wall Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.