US160 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage
FairCowley County, Kansas · 0.29 MI E Sumner Coln · Structure no. 999916000180801
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,289
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage 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 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.
It carries about 4,289 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,233 by 2044. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Arkansas River Drainage built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US160 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US160 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage carry?
About 4,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?
The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.