US Bridges

US-169 Highway SB over Marais Des Cygnes River

Good

Miami County, Kansas · .40 MI S JCT K-279 HWY · Structure no. 999916900610901

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
831 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169 Highway SB over Marais Des Cygnes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169 Highway SB over Marais Des Cygnes River 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 5,284 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,447 by 2044. The structure is 831 ft (253.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-169 Highway SB
CrossesMarais Des Cygnes River
Location.40 MI S JCT K-279 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.50556, -94.93167
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length831 ft (253.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,284 (2023)
Projected traffic6,447 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Marais Des Cygnes River built?

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

What condition is US-169 Highway SB over Marais Des Cygnes River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US-169 Highway SB over Marais Des Cygnes River carry?

About 5,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US-169 Highway SB over Marais Des Cygnes River?

The structure is 831 ft (253.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 Highway SB over Marais Des Cygnes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.