US Bridges

69 HWY (18th St) over Metropolitan Avenue

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 1.79 Miles N I-35 · Structure no. 999906901051343

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,785
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

69 HWY (18th St) over Metropolitan Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 69 HWY (18th St) over Metropolitan Avenue in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 14,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,525 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries69 HWY (18th St)
CrossesMetropolitan Avenue
Location1.79 Miles N I-35
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07278, -94.65056
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,785 (2023)
Projected traffic19,525 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 69 HWY (18th St) over Metropolitan Avenue built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is 69 HWY (18th St) over Metropolitan Avenue 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 69 HWY (18th St) over Metropolitan Avenue carry?

About 14,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 69 HWY (18th St) over Metropolitan Avenue?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns 69 HWY (18th St) over Metropolitan Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.