US Bridges

69th ST Local Rd. over Big Slough

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 69THN 0.3 E of 279THW · Structure no. 000870785306020

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

69th ST Local Rd. over Big Slough is a concrete continuous slab carrying 69th ST Local Rd. over Big Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries69th ST Local Rd.
CrossesBig Slough
Location69THN 0.3 E of 279THW
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.80771, -97.65728
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 69th ST Local Rd. over Big Slough built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is 69th ST Local Rd. over Big Slough 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 69th ST Local Rd. over Big Slough carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 69th ST Local Rd. over Big Slough?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 69th ST Local Rd. over Big Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.