US160 HWY over Walnut River
PoorPosted for loadCowley County, Kansas · 8.30 MI E Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999916000180241
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 612 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,075
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Walnut River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US160 HWY over Walnut River in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 5,075 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,192 by 2044. The structure is 612 ft (186.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US160 HWY over Walnut River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is US160 HWY over Walnut River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does US160 HWY over Walnut River carry?
About 5,075 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Walnut River?
The structure is 612 ft (186.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Walnut River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.