US Bridges

Local Road over US69 HWY NB & SB

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 4.60 MI N of N US-54 JCT · Structure no. 999906900060571

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over US69 HWY NB & SB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over US69 HWY NB & SB in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 34 vehicles a day. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesUS69 HWY NB & SB
Location4.60 MI N of N US-54 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 394
CountyBourbon County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.92111, -94.70417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Local Road over US69 HWY NB & SB built?

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

What condition is Local Road over US69 HWY NB & SB 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 Local Road over US69 HWY NB & SB carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road over US69 HWY NB & SB?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over US69 HWY NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.