US Bridges

US 169 HWY NB over RS0259 Main ST Oswatme

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 1.00 MI S of K-279 · Structure no. 999916900610561

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 HWY NB over RS0259 Main ST Oswatme is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 HWY NB over RS0259 Main ST Oswatme 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 3,432 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,357 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 169 HWY NB
CrossesRS0259 Main ST Oswatme
Location1.00 MI S of K-279
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.49972, -94.93444
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,432 (2023)
Projected traffic4,357 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 US 169 HWY NB over RS0259 Main ST Oswatme built?

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

What condition is US 169 HWY NB over RS0259 Main ST Oswatme 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 HWY NB over RS0259 Main ST Oswatme carry?

About 3,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 169 HWY NB over RS0259 Main ST Oswatme?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 HWY NB over RS0259 Main ST Oswatme?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.