US Bridges

162nd RD over Grouse Creek

Good

Cowley County, Kansas · 4.5N 0.7E of Dexter · Structure no. 00000000018B910

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
465 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

162nd RD over Grouse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 162nd RD over Grouse Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 465 ft (141.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries162nd RD
CrossesGrouse Creek
Location4.5N 0.7E of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 2049
CountyCowley County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24417, -96.70648
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length465 ft (141.8 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 162nd RD over Grouse Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is 162nd RD over Grouse 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 162nd RD over Grouse Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 162nd RD over Grouse Creek?

The structure is 465 ft (141.8 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 162nd RD over Grouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.