69 HWY (18th St) over Ks Riv RR Levee Rds
PoorPosted for loadWyandotte County, Kansas · 2.05 Miles N I-35 · Structure no. 999906901051361
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,227 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,785
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
69 HWY (18th St) over Ks Riv RR Levee Rds is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying 69 HWY (18th St) over Ks Riv RR Levee Rds in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 load restriction.
It carries about 14,785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,525 by 2044. The structure is 2,227 ft (678.8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 69 HWY (18th St) over Ks Riv RR Levee Rds built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is 69 HWY (18th St) over Ks Riv RR Levee Rds 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does 69 HWY (18th St) over Ks Riv RR Levee Rds carry?
About 14,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 69 HWY (18th St) over Ks Riv RR Levee Rds?
The structure is 2,227 ft (678.8 m) long with a longest span of 424 ft (129.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns 69 HWY (18th St) over Ks Riv RR Levee Rds?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.