US Bridges

US69 HWY SB over 119th Street

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.61 MI S I435 · Structure no. 999906900461231

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY SB over 119th Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying US69 HWY SB over 119th Street in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 52 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,170 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS69 HWY SB
Crosses119th Street
Location1.61 MI S I435
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.91278, -94.69861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2023)
Projected traffic45,170 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 119th Street built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US69 HWY SB over 119th Street 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 119th Street carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY SB over 119th Street?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY SB over 119th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.