69 HWY (18TH ST)
Carrying 69 HWY (18TH ST) over KS RIV, RR, LEVEE RDS
2.05 MILES N I-35, Wyandotte, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 69 HWY (18TH ST)
The 69 HWY (18TH ST) bridge in Wyandotte, Kansas carries 69 HWY (18TH ST) over KS RIV, RR, LEVEE RDS. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1989, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 678.8 meters (2227 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,800 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 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 69 HWY (18TH ST) compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Last Reconstructed
- 1989
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 678.8 m (2227 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.9 m (65 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 14,800 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 999906901051361
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
69 HWY (18TH ST) 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 69 HWY (18TH ST) 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 69 HWY (18TH ST)?
69 HWY (18TH ST) in Wyandotte, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 69 HWY (18TH ST) inspected?
69 HWY (18TH ST)'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 14,800 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 69 HWY (18TH ST) 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 69 HWY (18TH ST)?
69 HWY (18TH ST) has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 69 HWY (18TH ST)?
69 HWY (18TH ST) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is 69 HWY (18TH ST) and does age affect safety?
69 HWY (18TH ST) was built in 1959, making it 67 years old and last reconstructed in 1989.
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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