SW 163rd over Walnut River
GoodButler County, Kansas · 0.5W of Gordon · Structure no. 000080857406322
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 163rd over Walnut River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW 163rd over Walnut River in Butler County, Kansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2045. The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 163rd over Walnut River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW 163rd over Walnut 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SW 163rd over Walnut River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SW 163rd over Walnut River?
The structure is 290 ft (88.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SW 163rd over Walnut River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.