US Bridges

US160 HWY over Ba CO ST Lake Drg

Good

Barber County, Kansas · 0.03 MI E Ejct US281 · Structure no. 999916000040511

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,047
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Ba CO ST Lake Drg is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Ba CO ST Lake Drg in Barber County, Kansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,047 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,109 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBa CO ST Lake Drg
Location0.03 MI E Ejct US281
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27556, -98.58611
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,047 (2023)
Projected traffic3,109 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US160 HWY over Ba CO ST Lake Drg built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Ba CO ST Lake Drg 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 Ba CO ST Lake Drg carry?

About 3,047 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Ba CO ST Lake Drg?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Ba CO ST Lake Drg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.