US Bridges

US-169/K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad

Good

Miami County, Kansas · 4.75 MI N K-68 Highway · Structure no. 999916900611041

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,080
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169/K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169/K-7 Highway over BNSF 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 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,812 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-169/K-7 Highway
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location4.75 MI N K-68 Highway
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates38.68889, -94.83583
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2023)
Projected traffic8,812 by 2044
Trucks13%
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/K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad built?

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

What condition is US-169/K-7 Highway over BNSF 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/K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US-169/K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 229 ft (69.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US-169/K-7 Highway over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.