US Bridges

US-169/K7 HWY NB over I-35 HWY

Good

Johnson County, Kansas · JCT I-35/US-169 El · Structure no. 999916900462951

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
306 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169/K7 HWY NB over I-35 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169/K7 HWY NB over I-35 HWY in Johnson County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,523 by 2044. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-169/K7 HWY NB
CrossesI-35 HWY
LocationJCT I-35/US-169 El
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.855, -94.81556
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck55 ft (16.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,523 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 US-169/K7 HWY NB over I-35 HWY built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-169/K7 HWY NB over I-35 HWY 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 US-169/K7 HWY NB over I-35 HWY carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US-169/K7 HWY NB over I-35 HWY?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US-169/K7 HWY NB over I-35 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.