US Bridges

K68 HWY over US 169 K7 HWY

Good

Miami County, Kansas · JCT K68/US169 · Structure no. 999906800610331

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,725
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K68 HWY over US 169 K7 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K68 HWY over US 169 K7 HWY in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 years old, older 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 5,725 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,507 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesK68 HWY
CrossesUS 169 K7 HWY
LocationJCT K68/US169
RouteState Highway 68
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62111, -94.83611
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,725 (2023)
Projected traffic8,507 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 K68 HWY over US 169 K7 HWY built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is K68 HWY over US 169 K7 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K68 HWY over US 169 K7 HWY carry?

About 5,725 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is K68 HWY over US 169 K7 HWY?

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns K68 HWY over US 169 K7 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.