US Bridges

Local Road over US 169 HWY

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 0.71MI N JCT K7 · Structure no. 999916900610541

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Road over US 169 HWY is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Local Road over US 169 HWY 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks. The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal Road
CrossesUS 169 HWY
Location0.71MI N JCT K7
RouteCity Street 6108
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46917, -94.94667
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Local Road over US 169 HWY built?

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

What condition is Local Road over US 169 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 Local Road over US 169 HWY carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Local Road over US 169 HWY?

The structure is 275 ft (83.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Local Road over US 169 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.