US Bridges

US69 HWY NB over North Wea Creek

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 3.29 MI N of K-68 · Structure no. 999906900610771

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,644
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 HWY NB over North Wea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US69 HWY NB over North Wea Creek 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 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 7,644 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,295 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS69 HWY NB
CrossesNorth Wea Creek
Location3.29 MI N of K-68
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateKansas
Coordinates38.66722, -94.68472
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,644 (2023)
Projected traffic10,295 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 NB over North Wea Creek built?

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

What condition is US69 HWY NB over North Wea Creek 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 US69 HWY NB over North Wea Creek carry?

About 7,644 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US69 HWY NB over North Wea Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US69 HWY NB over North Wea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.