US Bridges

SB Bl Valley Pkwy over NB US 69 HWY

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 3.08 MI S I435 · Structure no. 999906900461141

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,661
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB Bl Valley Pkwy over NB US 69 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB Bl Valley Pkwy over NB US 69 HWY 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 12,661 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,989 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSB Bl Valley Pkwy
CrossesNB US 69 HWY
Location3.08 MI S I435
RouteCity Street 4261
StateKansas
Coordinates38.90028, -94.67694
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,661 (2023)
Projected traffic13,989 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SB Bl Valley Pkwy over NB US 69 HWY built?

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

What condition is SB Bl Valley Pkwy over NB US 69 HWY 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 SB Bl Valley Pkwy over NB US 69 HWY carry?

About 12,661 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is SB Bl Valley Pkwy over NB US 69 HWY?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SB Bl Valley Pkwy over NB US 69 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.