US Bridges

W 69th ST N over S. Spasicville Slough

FairPosted for load

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 69THN 0.6 E of Seneca · Structure no. 000870819706020

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,012
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 69th ST N over S. Spasicville Slough is a concrete culvert carrying W 69th ST N over S. Spasicville Slough in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,012 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW 69th ST N
CrossesS. Spasicville Slough
Location69THN 0.6 E of Seneca
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.8105, -97.342
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,012 (2022)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2044
Trucks8%
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 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 W 69th ST N over S. Spasicville Slough built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 69th ST N over S. Spasicville 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W 69th ST N over S. Spasicville Slough carry?

About 1,012 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is W 69th ST N over S. Spasicville Slough?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W 69th ST N over S. Spasicville Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.