US Bridges

US-169 Highway SB over Ks Riv/Rr YARD/3 Strs

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.55 Miles N I-35 · Structure no. 999916901052871

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,018 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169 Highway SB over Ks Riv/Rr YARD/3 Strs is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169 Highway SB over Ks Riv/Rr YARD/3 Strs in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 32 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 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 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-169 Highway SB
CrossesKs Riv/Rr YARD/3 Strs
Location0.55 Miles N I-35
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates39.07528, -94.62472
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,018 ft (615.1 m)
Longest span334 ft (101.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,466 (2023)
Projected traffic12,974 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SB over Ks Riv/Rr YARD/3 Strs built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is US-169 Highway SB over Ks Riv/Rr YARD/3 Strs 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US-169 Highway SB over Ks Riv/Rr YARD/3 Strs carry?

About 12,466 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US-169 Highway SB over Ks Riv/Rr YARD/3 Strs?

The structure is 2,018 ft (615.1 m) long with a longest span of 334 ft (101.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 Highway SB over Ks Riv/Rr YARD/3 Strs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.