US Bridges

US69 HWY NB over I35 HWY NB

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · JCT El I35/I635&US69 · Structure no. 999906900462571

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,581
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY NB over I35 HWY NB is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US69 HWY NB over I35 HWY NB in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 19,581 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,379 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS69 HWY NB
CrossesI35 HWY NB
LocationJCT El I35/I635&US69
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03972, -94.67111
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,581 (2023)
Projected traffic20,379 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 NB over I35 HWY NB built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

About 19,581 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY NB over I35 HWY NB?

The structure is 196 ft (59.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY NB over I35 HWY NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.