US Bridges

U166 K99 HWY over Middle Caney Creek

Good

Chautauqua County, Kansas · 1.65 MI SE Wjct K99 · Structure no. 9999166B0100241

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,042
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U166 K99 HWY over Middle Caney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U166 K99 HWY over Middle Caney Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,042 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,492 by 2044. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesU166 K99 HWY
CrossesMiddle Caney Creek
Location1.65 MI SE Wjct K99
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.11778, -96.18139
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (80 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,042 (2023)
Projected traffic2,492 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 U166 K99 HWY over Middle Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is U166 K99 HWY over Middle Caney 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does U166 K99 HWY over Middle Caney Creek carry?

About 2,042 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is U166 K99 HWY over Middle Caney Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns U166 K99 HWY over Middle Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.