US Bridges

69 Hyw (18th St) over R32 UP RR 2 ST

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.36 Miles S I-70 · Structure no. 999906901051421

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,644 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,533
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

69 Hyw (18th St) over R32 UP RR 2 ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 69 Hyw (18th St) over R32 UP RR 2 ST in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 17,533 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,887 by 2044. The structure is 2,644 ft (806 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries69 Hyw (18th St)
CrossesR32 UP RR 2 ST
Location0.36 Miles S I-70
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.08722, -94.64917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,644 ft (806 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,533 (2023)
Projected traffic17,887 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Hyw (18th St) over R32 UP RR 2 ST built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is 69 Hyw (18th St) over R32 UP RR 2 ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 69 Hyw (18th St) over R32 UP RR 2 ST carry?

About 17,533 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 69 Hyw (18th St) over R32 UP RR 2 ST?

The structure is 2,644 ft (806 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns 69 Hyw (18th St) over R32 UP RR 2 ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.