US Bridges

US69 HWY SB over 167th ST

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 4.03 MI S 135 TH Street · Structure no. 999906900461001

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY SB over 167th ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying US69 HWY SB over 167th ST 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,313 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,268 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS69 HWY SB
Crosses167th ST
Location4.03 MI S 135 TH Street
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.82528, -94.67667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,313 (2023)
Projected traffic21,268 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US69 HWY SB over 167th ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69 HWY SB over 167th ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US69 HWY SB over 167th ST carry?

About 14,313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY SB over 167th ST?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY SB over 167th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.