US Bridges

US69 HWY NB over Blue River

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 5.12 MI N Miami Coln NB · Structure no. 999906900464241

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,313
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY NB over Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US69 HWY NB over Blue River in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 14,313 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,268 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS69 HWY NB
CrossesBlue River
Location5.12 MI N Miami Coln NB
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.81222, -94.67528
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,313 (2023)
Projected traffic21,268 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Blue River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69 HWY NB over Blue River 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 Blue River carry?

About 14,313 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY NB over Blue River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY NB over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.