US Bridges

US-169 Highway SB over K-7 Highway & RS1604

Good

Miami County, Kansas · JCT US-169/K-7 Hwys SB · Structure no. 999916900610871

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,355
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169 Highway SB over K-7 Highway & RS1604 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169 Highway SB over K-7 Highway & RS1604 in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,355 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,708 by 2044. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-169 Highway SB
CrossesK-7 Highway & RS1604
LocationJCT US-169/K-7 Hwys SB
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.46194, -94.95556
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,355 (2023)
Projected traffic2,708 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Highway SB over K-7 Highway & RS1604 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-169 Highway SB over K-7 Highway & RS1604 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-169 Highway SB over K-7 Highway & RS1604 carry?

About 2,355 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-169 Highway SB over K-7 Highway & RS1604?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 Highway SB over K-7 Highway & RS1604?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.