US69 HWY SB over Blue River
GoodJohnson County, Kansas · 5.13 MI N Miami Coln SB · Structure no. 999906900460981
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,313
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US69 HWY SB over Blue River is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US69 HWY SB over Blue River in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 14,313 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,268 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US69 HWY SB over Blue River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US69 HWY SB over Blue River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US69 HWY SB over Blue River carry?
About 14,313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US69 HWY SB over Blue River?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US69 HWY SB over Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.