US Bridges

S.W. 69th. St. 136 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek

FairPosted for load

Shawnee County, Kansas · 3.8W of Montara · Structure no. 000890987304460

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.W. 69th. St. 136 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying S.W. 69th. St. 136 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesS.W. 69th. St. 136
CrossesTrib. to Six Mile Creek
Location3.8W of Montara
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateKansas
Coordinates38.94202, -95.77633
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks0%
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

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 S.W. 69th. St. 136 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.W. 69th. St. 136 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S.W. 69th. St. 136 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is S.W. 69th. St. 136 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns S.W. 69th. St. 136 over Trib. to Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.