US Bridges

Rs 169 over Trib. Bone Creek

PoorPosted for load

Crawford County, Kansas · 0.5N 2.4W of Englevale · Structure no. 000000000190100

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
76
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 169 over Trib. Bone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 169 over Trib. Bone Creek in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 169
CrossesTrib. Bone Creek
Location0.5N 2.4W of Englevale
RouteCounty Highway 169
CountyCrawford County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.60129, -94.76776
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2013)
Projected traffic91 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rs 169 over Trib. Bone Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 169 over Trib. Bone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rs 169 over Trib. Bone Creek carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Rs 169 over Trib. Bone Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 169 over Trib. Bone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.