US Bridges

Local Road over U-169 HWY

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 1.01 Mi. N. Old U-169 HWY · Structure no. 999916900010411

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over U-169 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road over U-169 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 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 32 vehicles a day. The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesU-169 HWY
Location1.01 Mi. N. Old U-169 HWY
RouteCounty Highway 283
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.89278, -95.38611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Local Road over U-169 HWY built?

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

What condition is Local 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 Local Road over U-169 HWY carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road over U-169 HWY?

The structure is 329 ft (100.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over U-169 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.