US69 18th ST Expy over Merriam LN Turkey Creek
PoorPosted for loadWyandotte County, Kansas · JCT Merriam LN/US69 · Structure no. 999906901051301
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 473 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,588
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US69 18th ST Expy over Merriam LN Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US69 18th ST Expy over Merriam LN Turkey Creek in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 12,588 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,842 by 2044. The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US69 18th ST Expy over Merriam LN Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is US69 18th ST Expy over Merriam LN Turkey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US69 18th ST Expy over Merriam LN Turkey Creek carry?
About 12,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US69 18th ST Expy over Merriam LN Turkey Creek?
The structure is 473 ft (144.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns US69 18th ST Expy over Merriam LN Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.