US Bridges

US69 HWY SB over Local Road

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 6.18MI NS of K-68 · Structure no. 999906900610121

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,773
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY SB over Local Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying US69 HWY SB over Local Road in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 8,773 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,816 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS69 HWY SB
CrossesLocal Road
Location6.18MI NS of K-68
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.70778, -94.67639
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,773 (2023)
Projected traffic11,816 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US69 HWY SB over Local Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69 HWY SB over Local Road 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 US69 HWY SB over Local Road carry?

About 8,773 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY SB over Local Road?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY SB over Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.