US Bridges

US169 K7 HWY SB over UP Railroad

Fair

Miami County, Kansas · 0.76 MI N K68 · Structure no. 999916900610341

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 K7 HWY SB over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US169 K7 HWY SB over UP Railroad 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,772 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,263 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS169 K7 HWY SB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location0.76 MI N K68
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyMiami County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.63222, -94.83583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (88.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,772 (2023)
Projected traffic8,263 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US169 K7 HWY SB over UP Railroad built?

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

What condition is US169 K7 HWY SB over UP Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US169 K7 HWY SB over UP Railroad carry?

About 6,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US169 K7 HWY SB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 292 ft (88.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US169 K7 HWY SB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.