US Bridges

US169 HWY NB over RR Turkey CR Div Lev RD

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.18 MI NW Southwest Blvd · Structure no. 999916901050701

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,223 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,535
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US169 HWY NB over RR Turkey CR Div Lev RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US169 HWY NB over RR Turkey CR Div Lev RD in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,535 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,849 by 2044. The structure is 1,223 ft (372.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS169 HWY NB
CrossesRR Turkey CR Div Lev RD
Location0.18 MI NW Southwest Blvd
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyWyandotte County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.06944, -94.61639
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,223 ft (372.9 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,535 (2023)
Projected traffic15,849 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US169 HWY NB over RR Turkey CR Div Lev RD built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US169 HWY NB over RR Turkey CR Div Lev RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does US169 HWY NB over RR Turkey CR Div Lev RD carry?

About 15,535 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US169 HWY NB over RR Turkey CR Div Lev RD?

The structure is 1,223 ft (372.9 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US169 HWY NB over RR Turkey CR Div Lev RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.