US Bridges

K-68 Highway over UP Railroad

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 0.39 MI W of US-169 · Structure no. 999906800610251

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,016
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-68 Highway over UP Railroad is a concrete continuous slab carrying K-68 Highway over UP Railroad in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,016 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,409 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesK-68 Highway
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.39 MI W of US-169
RouteState Highway 68
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62111, -94.84306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,016 (2023)
Projected traffic5,409 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K-68 Highway over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-68 Highway over UP Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does K-68 Highway over UP Railroad carry?

About 4,016 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is K-68 Highway over UP Railroad?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns K-68 Highway over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.