US Bridges

NB US-169 HWY over Sko Railroad

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 3.06 MI N E JCT US-166 · Structure no. 999916900630951

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,458
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB US-169 HWY over Sko Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB US-169 HWY over Sko Railroad in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,458 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,999 by 2044. The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB US-169 HWY
CrossesSko Railroad
Location3.06 MI N E JCT US-166
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.08639, -95.58944
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,458 (2023)
Projected traffic2,999 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 NB US-169 HWY over Sko Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB US-169 HWY over Sko 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NB US-169 HWY over Sko Railroad carry?

About 2,458 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is NB US-169 HWY over Sko Railroad?

The structure is 232 ft (70.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB US-169 HWY over Sko Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.