US Bridges

US69 HWY SB over 143rd Street

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.02 MI S 135th Street · Structure no. 999906900463611

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
28,783
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY SB over 143rd Street is a concrete continuous slab carrying US69 HWY SB over 143rd Street in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 28,783 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,252 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS69 HWY SB
Crosses143rd Street
Location1.02 MI S 135th Street
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.86889, -94.67694
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,783 (2023)
Projected traffic46,252 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 143rd Street built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69 HWY SB over 143rd Street 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US69 HWY SB over 143rd Street carry?

About 28,783 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY SB over 143rd Street?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY SB over 143rd Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.