US Bridges

US69 HWY SB over RS1741

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 1.00 N JCT US69/K31 · Structure no. 999906900060621

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY SB over RS1741 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US69 HWY SB over RS1741 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 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 2,801 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,848 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS69 HWY SB
CrossesRS1741
Location1.00 N JCT US69/K31
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.00806, -94.70417
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,801 (2023)
Projected traffic3,848 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 US69 HWY SB over RS1741 built?

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

What condition is US69 HWY SB over RS1741 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 US69 HWY SB over RS1741 carry?

About 2,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY SB over RS1741?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY SB over RS1741?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.