US Bridges

US-69 HWY NB over K-7 & BNSF RR

Good

Bourbon County, Kansas · 6.58 MI N Crawford Coln · Structure no. 999906900060711

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
487 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,232
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-69 HWY NB over K-7 & BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-69 HWY NB over K-7 & BNSF RR in Bourbon County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,232 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,103 by 2044. The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-69 HWY NB
CrossesK-7 & BNSF RR
Location6.58 MI N Crawford Coln
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates37.76778, -94.705
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 rating89.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length487 ft (148.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,232 (2023)
Projected traffic4,103 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 US-69 HWY NB over K-7 & BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-69 HWY NB over K-7 & BNSF RR 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 HWY NB over K-7 & BNSF RR carry?

About 3,232 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-69 HWY NB over K-7 & BNSF RR?

The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-69 HWY NB over K-7 & BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.