US Bridges

U69 NB to I70 EB over UP RY Yards & Local ST

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.10 Miles S I-70 · Structure no. 999907001051643

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,668
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U69 NB to I70 EB over UP RY Yards & Local ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U69 NB to I70 EB over UP RY Yards & Local ST in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 69 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 2,668 vehicles a day. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesU69 NB to I70 EB
CrossesUP RY Yards & Local ST
Location0.10 Miles S I-70
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09389, -94.64861
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,668 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 U69 NB to I70 EB over UP RY Yards & Local ST built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is U69 NB to I70 EB over UP RY Yards & Local ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does U69 NB to I70 EB over UP RY Yards & Local ST carry?

About 2,668 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is U69 NB to I70 EB over UP RY Yards & Local ST?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns U69 NB to I70 EB over UP RY Yards & Local ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.