US Bridges

US-169 Highway over I-70 EB Highway

Fair

Wyandotte County, Kansas · US-169 / I-70 JCT · Structure no. 999916901050741

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,345
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169 Highway over I-70 EB Highway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169 Highway over I-70 EB Highway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 5,345 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,394 by 2044. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS-169 Highway
CrossesI-70 EB Highway
LocationUS-169 / I-70 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09306, -94.62583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,345 (2023)
Projected traffic6,394 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US-169 Highway over I-70 EB Highway built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-169 Highway over I-70 EB Highway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-169 Highway over I-70 EB Highway carry?

About 5,345 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-169 Highway over I-70 EB Highway?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 Highway over I-70 EB Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.