US-160 HWY over Medicine River
GoodBarber County, Kansas · 0.41 MI E Wjct US-281 · Structure no. 999916000040411
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 785 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,237
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-160 HWY over Medicine River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over Medicine River in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,237 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2044. The structure is 785 ft (239.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 US-160 HWY over Medicine River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-160 HWY over Medicine River 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-160 HWY over Medicine River carry?
About 2,237 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-160 HWY over Medicine River?
The structure is 785 ft (239.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-160 HWY over Medicine River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.