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US69(18+L St.) SB over BNSF Railroad

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Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.12 MI N I35 · Structure no. 999906901051631

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69(18+L St.) SB over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US69(18+L St.) SB over BNSF Railroad 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,588 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,842 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS69(18+L St.) SB
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.12 MI N I35
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.04861, -94.64667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,588 (2023)
Projected traffic12,842 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 US69(18+L St.) SB over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is US69(18+L St.) SB over BNSF Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US69(18+L St.) SB over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 12,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US69(18+L St.) SB over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US69(18+L St.) SB over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.