US160 HWY over Elm Creek
GoodBarber County, Kansas · 0.78 MI E Ejct US281 · Structure no. 999916000040101
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 554 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,939
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Elm Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Elm Creek in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 88 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 1,939 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,978 by 2044. The structure is 554 ft (169 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US160 HWY over Elm Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is US160 HWY over Elm 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 Elm Creek carry?
About 1,939 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Elm Creek?
The structure is 554 ft (169 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Elm Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.