US166 HWY over Bear Creek
GoodChautauqua County, Kansas · 3.20-MI-E-EJCT-K99 · Structure no. 999916600100261
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,880
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US166 HWY over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US166 HWY over Bear Creek in Chautauqua County, Kansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,058 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US166 HWY over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US166 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US166 HWY over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US166 HWY over Bear Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US166 HWY over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.