US 169 HWY NB over Pottawatomie Creek
GoodMiami County, Kansas · 1.66 MI N JCT K7 · Structure no. 999916900610551
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 580 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,432
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 HWY NB over Pottawatomie Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 HWY NB over Pottawatomie Creek in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 3,432 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,357 by 2044. The structure is 580 ft (176.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 HWY NB over Pottawatomie Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US 169 HWY NB over Pottawatomie Creek 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 US 169 HWY NB over Pottawatomie Creek carry?
About 3,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 169 HWY NB over Pottawatomie Creek?
The structure is 580 ft (176.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 HWY NB over Pottawatomie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.