US Bridges

US69 HWY SB over I35 HWY

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · JCT US69/I35 HWY · Structure no. 999906900461361

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
412 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
39,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY SB over I35 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US69 HWY SB over I35 HWY in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 39,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,770 by 2044. The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS69 HWY SB
CrossesI35 HWY
LocationJCT US69/I35 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97611, -94.71361
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length412 ft (125.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,150 (2023)
Projected traffic47,770 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I35 HWY built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is US69 HWY SB over I35 HWY 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 I35 HWY carry?

About 39,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY SB over I35 HWY?

The structure is 412 ft (125.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY SB over I35 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.