US Bridges

US 169 over Deer Creek

Good

Allen County, Kansas · 3.65 MI S of Allen Ncoln · Structure no. 999916900010611

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,073
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Deer Creek in Allen County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,073 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,486 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 169
CrossesDeer Creek
Location3.65 MI S of Allen Ncoln
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates37.98611, -95.38083
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,073 (2023)
Projected traffic5,486 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US 169 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 over Deer 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 US 169 over Deer Creek carry?

About 4,073 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 169 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.