US-160 HWY over BNSF RR
GoodCherokee County, Kansas · .27 MI W of 69/K7/K96 JCT · Structure no. 999916000111071
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,340
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-160 HWY over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over BNSF RR in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 42 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-160 HWY over BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-160 HWY over BNSF RR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US-160 HWY over BNSF RR carry?
About 4,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US-160 HWY over BNSF RR?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-160 HWY over BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.