US Bridges

US-69 Northbound over US-54 Highway

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · N. JCT of US-54 Nb. · Structure no. 999906900060521

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,652
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-69 Northbound over US-54 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-69 Northbound over US-54 Highway in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,652 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,116 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS-69 Northbound
CrossesUS-54 Highway
LocationN. JCT of US-54 Nb.
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.85472, -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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,652 (2023)
Projected traffic5,116 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Northbound over US-54 Highway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is US-69 Northbound over US-54 Highway 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 US-69 Northbound over US-54 Highway carry?

About 3,652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US-69 Northbound over US-54 Highway?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-69 Northbound over US-54 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.