US Bridges

K68 HWY over US69 HWY

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · JCT US69-K68 · Structure no. 999906800610701

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
277 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,722
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K68 HWY over US69 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying K68 HWY over US69 HWY in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 12,722 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,523 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesK68 HWY
CrossesUS69 HWY
LocationJCT US69-K68
RouteState Highway 68
StateKansas
Coordinates38.62056, -94.69472
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,722 (2023)
Projected traffic15,523 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 US69 HWY built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is K68 HWY over US69 HWY 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does K68 HWY over US69 HWY carry?

About 12,722 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is K68 HWY over US69 HWY?

The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns K68 HWY over US69 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.