US Bridges

URB2674 Steele RD over US-69 HWY (18th Street)

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.02 Miles N I-35 · Structure no. 999906901051311

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,111
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

URB2674 Steele RD over US-69 HWY (18th Street) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying URB2674 Steele RD over US-69 HWY (18th Street) 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 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 6,111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,081 by 2044. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesURB2674 Steele RD
CrossesUS-69 HWY (18th Street)
Location1.02 Miles N I-35
RouteCity Street 2674
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06222, -94.64667
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,111 (2023)
Projected traffic9,081 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 URB2674 Steele RD over US-69 HWY (18th Street) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is URB2674 Steele RD over US-69 HWY (18th Street) 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 URB2674 Steele RD over US-69 HWY (18th Street) carry?

About 6,111 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is URB2674 Steele RD over US-69 HWY (18th Street)?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns URB2674 Steele RD over US-69 HWY (18th Street)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.