US Bridges

US-169 Highway NB over UP Railroad

Good

Miami County, Kansas · .77 MI N K-68 Highway · Structure no. 999916900611001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,772
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169 Highway NB over UP Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169 Highway NB over UP Railroad in Miami County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,772 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,263 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-169 Highway NB
CrossesUP Railroad
Location.77 MI N K-68 Highway
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.6325, -94.83556
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,772 (2023)
Projected traffic8,263 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 NB over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,772 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 Highway NB over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.