US160 HWY over Silver Creek
GoodCowley County, Kansas · 1.96 MI W of K-15 E JCT · Structure no. 999916000180771
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 226 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,144
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Silver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,144 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,231 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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. |
| 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 Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US160 HWY over Silver 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US160 HWY over Silver Creek carry?
About 2,144 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Silver Creek?
The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.