U-169 HWY over Elm Creek
GoodAllen County, Kansas · 1.82 Mi. N. Old U-169 HWY · Structure no. 999916900010421
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 244 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,371
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-169 HWY over Elm Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-169 HWY over Elm Creek 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 4,371 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,549 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U-169 HWY over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is U-169 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 2023.
How much traffic does U-169 HWY over Elm Creek carry?
About 4,371 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is U-169 HWY over Elm Creek?
The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U-169 HWY over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.