US Bridges

Old US169 K57 HWY over Elm Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 0.86 Mi. S. US-54 S. Jct. · Structure no. 000000000010710

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US169 K57 HWY over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US169 K57 HWY over Elm Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 77 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US169 K57 HWY
CrossesElm Creek
Location0.86 Mi. S. US-54 S. Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.90913, -95.40947
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2006)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US169 K57 HWY over Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Old US169 K57 HWY over Elm Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old US169 K57 HWY over Elm Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old US169 K57 HWY over Elm Creek?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old US169 K57 HWY over Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.