US-169 Highway NB over Ks River RR Yard 3 Str
PoorPosted for loadWyandotte County, Kansas · 0.55 Miles N I-35 · Structure no. 999916901050721
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,018 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,466
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-169 Highway NB over Ks River RR Yard 3 Str is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying US-169 Highway NB over Ks River RR Yard 3 Str in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 92 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,466 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,974 by 2044. The structure is 2,018 ft (615.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-169 Highway NB over Ks River RR Yard 3 Str built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is US-169 Highway NB over Ks River RR Yard 3 Str in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US-169 Highway NB over Ks River RR Yard 3 Str carry?
About 12,466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US-169 Highway NB over Ks River RR Yard 3 Str?
The structure is 2,018 ft (615.1 m) long with a longest span of 334 ft (101.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US-169 Highway NB over Ks River RR Yard 3 Str?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.