US Bridges

US-169 Highway SB over UP Railroad

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 1.36 MI N K-279 Highway · Structure no. 999916900610941

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

About this bridge

US-169 Highway SB over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169 Highway SB over UP Railroad 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,258 by 2044. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-169 Highway SB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location1.36 MI N K-279 Highway
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.52194, -94.9075
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,284 (2023)
Projected traffic7,258 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UP Railroad built?

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

What condition is US-169 Highway SB over UP Railroad 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 Highway SB over UP Railroad carry?

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

How long is US-169 Highway SB over UP Railroad?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 Highway SB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.