US Bridges

US-169 Highway over UP RR and Kct Railway

Good

Wyandotte County, Kansas · 0.19 Miles N K-132 · Structure no. 999916901053191

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,465 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,466
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-169 Highway over UP RR and Kct Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-169 Highway over UP RR and Kct Railway in Wyandotte County, Kansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 14,912 by 2044. The structure is 1,465 ft (446.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS-169 Highway
CrossesUP RR and Kct Railway
Location0.19 Miles N K-132
RouteU.S. Route 169
StateKansas
Coordinates39.09083, -94.62583
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,465 ft (446.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,466 (2023)
Projected traffic14,912 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US-169 Highway over UP RR and Kct Railway built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-169 Highway over UP RR and Kct Railway 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US-169 Highway over UP RR and Kct Railway carry?

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

How long is US-169 Highway over UP RR and Kct Railway?

The structure is 1,465 ft (446.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US-169 Highway over UP RR and Kct Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.