US169 HWY NB over Marais Des Cygnes River
FairMiami County, Kansas · 0.40 MI S JCT K279 NB · Structure no. 999916900610471
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 830 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,284
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US169 HWY NB over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US169 HWY NB over Marais Des Cygnes River in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5,284 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,447 by 2044. The structure is 830 ft (252.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US169 HWY NB over Marais Des Cygnes River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US169 HWY NB over Marais Des Cygnes River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US169 HWY NB over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?
About 5,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US169 HWY NB over Marais Des Cygnes River?
The structure is 830 ft (252.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US169 HWY NB over Marais Des Cygnes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.