US Bridges

247th Street over US69 HWY

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 4.09 MI N of K-68 · Structure no. 999906900610781

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,178
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

247th Street over US69 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 247th Street 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 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 2,178 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Carries247th Street
CrossesUS69 HWY
Location4.09 MI N of K-68
RouteCounty Highway 1016
StateKansas
Coordinates38.67889, -94.68361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length268 ft (81.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,178 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
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 247th Street over US69 HWY built?

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

What condition is 247th Street over US69 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 247th Street over US69 HWY carry?

About 2,178 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 247th Street over US69 HWY?

The structure is 268 ft (81.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 247th Street over US69 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.