US Bridges

US 69 HWY NB over RS0359

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 5.86 MI N Linn Coln 9 · Structure no. 999906900610601

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,053
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 HWY NB over RS0359 is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 69 HWY NB over RS0359 in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,053 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,459 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 69 HWY NB
CrossesRS0359
Location5.86 MI N Linn Coln 9
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47611, -94.68611
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,053 (2023)
Projected traffic5,459 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 69 HWY NB over RS0359 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 HWY NB over RS0359 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 US 69 HWY NB over RS0359 carry?

About 4,053 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 69 HWY NB over RS0359?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 HWY NB over RS0359?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.