US160 HWY over Bear Creek
GoodBarber County, Kansas · 11.12 MI E Comanche Coln · Structure no. 999916000040031
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 677
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Bear Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 84 years old, older 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 677 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 794 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US160 HWY over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is US160 HWY over Bear Creek 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 US160 HWY over Bear Creek carry?
About 677 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Bear Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.