US Bridges

US 169 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 0.71 MI N of K-279 · Structure no. 999916900610581

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn is a concrete culvert carrying US 169 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,258 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 169 HWY
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes R Drn
Location0.71 MI N of K-279
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.51667, -94.9175
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,284 (2023)
Projected traffic7,258 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 169 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn 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 over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn carry?

About 5,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 169 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns US 169 HWY over Marais Des Cygnes R Drn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.