US Bridges

69th St. N. over Little Arkansas River

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 0.1W 2.0S Valley Center · Structure no. 000870815906020

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,070
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

69th St. N. over Little Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying 69th St. N. over Little Arkansas River in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries69th St. N.
CrossesLittle Arkansas River
Location0.1W 2.0S Valley Center
RouteCity Street 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81049, -97.37287
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 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 traffic1,070 (2015)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 69th St. N. over Little Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 69th St. N. over Little Arkansas River 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 2024.

How much traffic does 69th St. N. over Little Arkansas River carry?

About 1,070 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 69th St. N. over Little Arkansas River?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 69th St. N. over Little Arkansas River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.