US-166 HWY over Silver Creek
GoodCowley County, Kansas · 10.92 MI E US-77 · Structure no. 999916600180871
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,344
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-166 HWY over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-166 HWY over Silver Creek in Cowley County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2044. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 US-166 HWY over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-166 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 US-166 HWY over Silver Creek carry?
About 1,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is US-166 HWY over Silver Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US-166 HWY over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.