US Bridges

US169 HWY over Neosho River &local RD

Good

Allen County, Kansas · Neosho - Allen CO Line · Structure no. 999916900010451

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,204 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,309
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY over Neosho River &local RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US169 HWY over Neosho River &local RD in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,309 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,053 by 2044. The structure is 1,204 ft (367 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS169 HWY
CrossesNeosho River &local RD
LocationNeosho - Allen CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates37.73222, -95.45972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,204 ft (367 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,309 (2023)
Projected traffic5,053 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US169 HWY over Neosho River &local RD built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 HWY over Neosho River &local RD 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 US169 HWY over Neosho River &local RD carry?

About 4,309 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY over Neosho River &local RD?

The structure is 1,204 ft (367 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY over Neosho River &local RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.