US Bridges

K39 HWY over US169 HWY NB & SB

Good

Neosho County, Kansas · JCT US169/K39 · Structure no. 999903900670711

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,786
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K39 HWY over US169 HWY NB & SB is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K39 HWY over US169 HWY NB & SB in Neosho County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,786 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,940 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesK39 HWY
CrossesUS169 HWY NB & SB
LocationJCT US169/K39
RouteState Highway 39
CountyNeosho County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.68917, -95.47944
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,786 (2023)
Projected traffic3,940 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 K39 HWY over US169 HWY NB & SB built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is K39 HWY over US169 HWY NB & SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does K39 HWY over US169 HWY NB & SB carry?

About 3,786 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K39 HWY over US169 HWY NB & SB?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns K39 HWY over US169 HWY NB & SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.