US Bridges

69 NB (swtz RD over I435 HWY

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · JCT US69/I435 · Structure no. 999906900461371

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

69 NB (swtz RD over I435 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 69 NB (swtz RD over I435 HWY in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,915 by 2044. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Carries69 NB (swtz RD
CrossesI435 HWY
LocationJCT US69/I435
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.935, -94.70472
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 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 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 69 NB (swtz RD over I435 HWY built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 69 NB (swtz RD over I435 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 69 NB (swtz RD over I435 HWY carry?

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

How long is 69 NB (swtz RD over I435 HWY?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 69 NB (swtz RD over I435 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.