US-69 Highway over UP RR
FairWyandotte County, Kansas · 1.63MI-NOF US24 · Structure no. 999906901050661
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 595 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,174
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-69 Highway over UP RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US-69 Highway over UP RR in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 89 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 6,174 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,386 by 2044. The structure is 595 ft (181.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-69 Highway over UP RR built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US-69 Highway over UP RR 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US-69 Highway over UP RR carry?
About 6,174 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-69 Highway over UP RR?
The structure is 595 ft (181.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US-69 Highway over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.