US Bridges

RS1021 over US 169 K7 HWY

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 7.32 MI N of K-279 · Structure no. 999916900610311

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RS1021 over US 169 K7 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying RS1021 over US 169 K7 HWY in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRS1021
CrossesUS 169 K7 HWY
Location7.32 MI N of K-279
RouteCity Street 1021
StateKansas
Coordinates38.585, -94.83528
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length279 ft (84.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 RS1021 over US 169 K7 HWY built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is RS1021 over US 169 K7 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 2024.

How much traffic does RS1021 over US 169 K7 HWY carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is RS1021 over US 169 K7 HWY?

The structure is 279 ft (84.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RS1021 over US 169 K7 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.