US Bridges

US166 US169 HWY over Verdigris River

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.67 MI E Wjct US169 · Structure no. 999916600630451

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
966 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
10,188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 US169 HWY over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US166 US169 HWY over Verdigris River in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 77 years old, older 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 10,188 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,483 by 2044. The structure is 966 ft (294.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS166 US169 HWY
CrossesVerdigris River
Location1.67 MI E Wjct US169
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.04167, -95.59167
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length966 ft (294.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,188 (2023)
Projected traffic11,483 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US166 US169 HWY over Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is US166 US169 HWY over Verdigris 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US166 US169 HWY over Verdigris River carry?

About 10,188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US166 US169 HWY over Verdigris River?

The structure is 966 ft (294.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US166 US169 HWY over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.