US Bridges

US169 HWY NB over K279 Hospital RD

Good

Miami County, Kansas · JCT US169/K279 · Structure no. 999916900610481

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY NB over K279 Hospital RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US169 HWY NB over K279 Hospital RD in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,284 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,447 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS169 HWY NB
CrossesK279 Hospital RD
LocationJCT US169/K279
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51056, -94.92806
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,284 (2023)
Projected traffic6,447 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 HWY NB over K279 Hospital RD built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 HWY NB over K279 Hospital RD 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 US169 HWY NB over K279 Hospital RD carry?

About 5,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY NB over K279 Hospital RD?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY NB over K279 Hospital RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.