US-169 HWY over Potato Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Kansas · 4.96 MI N E JCT US-166 · Structure no. 999916900630981
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,935
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-169 HWY over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169 HWY over Potato Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,935 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,022 by 2044. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-169 HWY over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-169 HWY over Potato Creek 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 US-169 HWY over Potato Creek carry?
About 4,935 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is US-169 HWY over Potato Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-169 HWY over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.