US Bridges

SB US-69 HWY over Tomahawk Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 4.12 MI S I435 · Structure no. 999906900464481

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,783
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US-69 HWY over Tomahawk Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US-69 HWY over Tomahawk Creek in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 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 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB US-69 HWY
CrossesTomahawk Creek
Location4.12 MI S I435
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.88444, -94.67639
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,783 (2023)
Projected traffic46,252 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 SB US-69 HWY over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US-69 HWY over Tomahawk Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SB US-69 HWY over Tomahawk Creek carry?

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

How long is SB US-69 HWY over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SB US-69 HWY over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.