162nd RD over Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 4.3N 8.4E of Dexter · Structure no. 000000000180950
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 324 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
162nd RD over Otter Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 162nd RD over Otter Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 162nd RD over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is 162nd RD over Otter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 162nd RD over Otter Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 162nd RD over Otter Creek?
The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns 162nd RD over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.