US Bridges

US69 HWY NB over Tomahawk CR & Ped Pass

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 4.11 MI S I435 · Structure no. 999906900461121

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,783
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY NB over Tomahawk CR & Ped Pass is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US69 HWY NB over Tomahawk CR & Ped Pass 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 28,783 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,252 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS69 HWY NB
CrossesTomahawk CR & Ped Pass
Location4.11 MI S I435
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88444, -94.67611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,783 (2023)
Projected traffic46,252 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 US69 HWY NB over Tomahawk CR & Ped Pass built?

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

What condition is US69 HWY NB over Tomahawk CR & Ped Pass 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 NB over Tomahawk CR & Ped Pass carry?

About 28,783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY NB over Tomahawk CR & Ped Pass?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY NB over Tomahawk CR & Ped Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.