US Bridges

US400/US69A Hwys over Brush Creek

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Cherokee County, Kansas · 0.60 MI N US400/US69A JCT · Structure no. 999940000111021

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,874
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US400/US69A Hwys over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US400/US69A Hwys over Brush Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,874 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,154 by 2044. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS400/US69A Hwys
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.60 MI N US400/US69A JCT
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyCherokee County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.0625, -94.72972
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,874 (2023)
Projected traffic7,154 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US400/US69A Hwys over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US400/US69A Hwys over Brush Creek 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 US400/US69A Hwys over Brush Creek carry?

About 6,874 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US400/US69A Hwys over Brush Creek?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US400/US69A Hwys over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.