US Bridges

US69 HWY SB over Turkey CR I35NB

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 0.11 MI S of I35 · Structure no. 999906900462591

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
530 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,581
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY SB over Turkey CR I35NB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US69 HWY SB over Turkey CR I35NB in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 530 ft (161.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS69 HWY SB
CrossesTurkey CR I35NB
Location0.11 MI S of I35
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates39.03861, -94.67222
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length530 ft (161.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 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 and waterway
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 Turkey CR I35NB built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69 HWY SB over Turkey CR I35NB 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 Turkey CR I35NB carry?

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

How long is US69 HWY SB over Turkey CR I35NB?

The structure is 530 ft (161.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY SB over Turkey CR I35NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.