U-69 HWY NB over North Sugar Creek
GoodLinn County, Kansas · 2.85 MI N K-52/U-69 JCT · Structure no. 999906900540471
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,109
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-69 HWY NB over North Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-69 HWY NB over North Sugar Creek in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,109 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,356 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U-69 HWY NB over North Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is U-69 HWY NB over North Sugar 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 2024.
How much traffic does U-69 HWY NB over North Sugar Creek carry?
About 3,109 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is U-69 HWY NB over North Sugar Creek?
The structure is 322 ft (98 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns U-69 HWY NB over North Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.