US Bridges

69th St. over I135 HWY Nb/Sb

Fair

Sedgwick County, Kansas · 3.46 MI N I235 · Structure no. 999913500870451

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
487
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

69th St. over I135 HWY Nb/Sb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 69th St. over I135 HWY Nb/Sb in Sedgwick County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 487 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82.1 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.
CrossesI135 HWY Nb/Sb
Location3.46 MI N I235
RouteCity Street 6614
CountySedgwick County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.81028, -97.32639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length269 ft (82.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic487 (2023)
Projected traffic497 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 69th St. over I135 HWY Nb/Sb built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is 69th St. over I135 HWY Nb/Sb 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 69th St. over I135 HWY Nb/Sb carry?

About 487 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 69th St. over I135 HWY Nb/Sb?

The structure is 269 ft (82.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 69th St. over I135 HWY Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.