US Bridges

NB US-69 HWY over Indian Creek

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · 1.16MI S I435 · Structure no. 999906900464611

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-69 HWY over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-69 HWY over Indian 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 43,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,049 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB US-69 HWY
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.16MI S I435
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.92028, -94.70361
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,100 (2023)
Projected traffic58,049 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 NB US-69 HWY over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is NB US-69 HWY over Indian 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 NB US-69 HWY over Indian Creek carry?

About 43,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB US-69 HWY over Indian Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-69 HWY over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.