US Bridges

Ramp U169N to I35N over Turkey Creek

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · Ramp US-169 N to I-35 N · Structure no. 999903501053141

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,255
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp U169N to I35N over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp U169N to I35N over Turkey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,255 vehicles a day. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp U169N to I35N
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationRamp US-169 N to I-35 N
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07278, -94.61694
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,255 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Ramp U169N to I35N over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp U169N to I35N over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp U169N to I35N over Turkey Creek carry?

About 5,255 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ramp U169N to I35N over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp U169N to I35N over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.