US Bridges

US69 K7 HWY over BNSF Railway

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 7.53 MI N of US-166 · Structure no. 999906900111191

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 K7 HWY over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US69 K7 HWY over BNSF Railway in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,202 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,307 by 2044. The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS69 K7 HWY
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location7.53 MI N of US-166
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.14028, -94.83139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,202 (2023)
Projected traffic5,307 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US69 K7 HWY over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69 K7 HWY over BNSF Railway 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 2024.

How much traffic does US69 K7 HWY over BNSF Railway carry?

About 5,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US69 K7 HWY over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 281 ft (85.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US69 K7 HWY over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.