US Bridges

Minnesota Road over U-169 HWY

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 10.30 MI N Neosho Coln · Structure no. 999916900010401

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
779
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minnesota Road over U-169 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Minnesota Road over U-169 HWY in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 779 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesMinnesota Road
CrossesU-169 HWY
Location10.30 MI N Neosho Coln
RouteCounty Highway 1151
StateKansas
Coordinates37.88056, -95.39583
Functional classRural Major 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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic779 (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 Minnesota Road over U-169 HWY built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Minnesota Road over U-169 HWY 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 2023.

How much traffic does Minnesota Road over U-169 HWY carry?

About 779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Minnesota Road over U-169 HWY?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Minnesota Road over U-169 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.