US Bridges

SB US-69 HWY over BNSF Railroad

Good

Linn County, Kansas · 6.3 MI N K-239 Hwy. · Structure no. 999906900540671

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,945
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US-69 HWY over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US-69 HWY over BNSF Railroad in Linn County, Kansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,945 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,018 by 2044. The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesSB US-69 HWY
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location6.3 MI N K-239 Hwy.
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.15389, -94.69944
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length296 ft (90.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,945 (2023)
Projected traffic5,018 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SB US-69 HWY over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US-69 HWY over BNSF Railroad 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 SB US-69 HWY over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 2,945 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SB US-69 HWY over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB US-69 HWY over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.