US Bridges

US69 HWY SB over College Blvd

Fair

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.68MI Sof I435 · Structure no. 999906900461271

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
171 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY SB over College Blvd is a concrete continuous slab carrying US69 HWY SB over College Blvd in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1973, 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 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,915 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS69 HWY SB
CrossesCollege Blvd
Location0.68MI Sof I435
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyJohnson County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92722, -94.705
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2023)
Projected traffic57,915 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 College Blvd built?

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

What condition is US69 HWY SB over College Blvd 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 College Blvd carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY SB over College Blvd?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY SB over College Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.