US69, 18TH ST EXPY
Carrying US69, 18TH ST EXPY over MERRIAM LN,TURKEY CREEK
JCT MERRIAM LN/US69, Wyandotte, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US69, 18TH ST EXPY
The US69, 18TH ST EXPY bridge in Wyandotte, Kansas carries US69, 18TH ST EXPY over MERRIAM LN,TURKEY CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 144.2 meters (473 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12,600 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 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US69, 18TH ST EXPY 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
- 1959
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 144.2 m (473 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.9 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999906901051301
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
US69, 18TH ST EXPY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare US69, 18TH ST EXPY against other structures in Wyandotte 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, 18TH ST EXPY?
US69, 18TH ST EXPY in Wyandotte, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US69, 18TH ST EXPY inspected?
US69, 18TH ST EXPY'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 12,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US69, 18TH ST EXPY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US69, 18TH ST EXPY?
US69, 18TH ST EXPY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US69, 18TH ST EXPY?
US69, 18TH ST EXPY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US69, 18TH ST EXPY and does age affect safety?
US69, 18TH ST EXPY was built in 1959, making it 67 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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