US160 HWY over Blue Branch
GoodCowley County, Kansas · 8.01 MI NE Ejct K15 · Structure no. 999916000180311
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 682
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Blue Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Blue Branch in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 682 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 696 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US160 HWY over Blue Branch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is US160 HWY over Blue Branch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US160 HWY over Blue Branch carry?
About 682 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Blue Branch?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Blue Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.