US Bridges

Tank Road over US169 HWY

Fair

Allen County, Kansas · 5.50 MI NE Neosho Coln · Structure no. 999916900010341

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tank Road over US169 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tank Road over US169 HWY in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 885 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesTank Road
CrossesUS169 HWY
Location5.50 MI NE Neosho Coln
RouteCounty Highway 1148
StateKansas
Coordinates37.79083, -95.41139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Tank Road over US169 HWY built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tank Road over US169 HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Tank Road over US169 HWY carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Tank Road over US169 HWY?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Tank Road over US169 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.