US Bridges

Local Road over U169 HWY

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 2.66 MI N-Neosho Co. Line · Structure no. 999916900010491

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over U169 HWY is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Road over U169 HWY 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 32 vehicles a day. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocal Road
CrossesU169 HWY
Location2.66 MI N-Neosho Co. Line
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyAllen County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75083, -95.41722
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 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 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 Local Road over U169 HWY built?

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

What condition is Local Road over U169 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 U169 HWY carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Local Road over U169 HWY?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over U169 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.