U166 Bus HWY over Middle Caney Creek
GoodChautauqua County, Kansas · 1.08 MI W Njct K99 · Structure no. 9999166B0100381
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 482
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U166 Bus HWY over Middle Caney Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying U166 Bus HWY over Middle Caney Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 482 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U166 Bus HWY over Middle Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is U166 Bus 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 Bus HWY over Middle Caney Creek carry?
About 482 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is U166 Bus HWY over Middle Caney Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns U166 Bus HWY over Middle Caney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.