US69 HWY, NB, SB
Carrying US69 HWY, NB, SB over URB2712, JOHNSON DR
JCT.OLD K158/U69HWY, Johnson, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US69 HWY, NB, SB
The US69 HWY, NB, SB bridge in Johnson, Kansas carries US69 HWY, NB, SB over URB2712, JOHNSON DR. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 42.6 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,800 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US69 HWY, NB, SB compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 42.6 m (140 ft)
- Deck Width
- 18.4 m (60 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999906900461191
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US69 HWY, NB, SB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US69 HWY, NB, SB against other structures in Johnson and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US69 HWY, NB, SB?
US69 HWY, NB, SB in Johnson, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US69 HWY, NB, SB inspected?
US69 HWY, NB, SB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US69 HWY, NB, SB is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US69 HWY, NB, SB?
US69 HWY, NB, SB has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US69 HWY, NB, SB?
US69 HWY, NB, SB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US69 HWY, NB, SB and does age affect safety?
US69 HWY, NB, SB was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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