US Bridges

US69 (18th St) SB over I35 HWY N Bnd& S Bnd

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · JCT I35 & US69 · Structure no. 999906901052781

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,588
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US69 (18th St) SB over I35 HWY N Bnd& S Bnd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US69 (18th St) SB over I35 HWY N Bnd& S Bnd in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 12,588 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,842 by 2044. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS69 (18th St) SB
CrossesI35 HWY N Bnd& S Bnd
LocationJCT I35 & US69
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.0475, -94.64639
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,588 (2023)
Projected traffic12,842 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 (18th St) SB over I35 HWY N Bnd& S Bnd built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US69 (18th St) SB over I35 HWY N Bnd& S Bnd 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US69 (18th St) SB over I35 HWY N Bnd& S Bnd carry?

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

How long is US69 (18th St) SB over I35 HWY N Bnd& S Bnd?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US69 (18th St) SB over I35 HWY N Bnd& S Bnd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.