US Bridges

US-160 HWY over K.C. Southern Railway

Good

Crawford County, Kansas · 2.53 MI W State LN · Structure no. 999916000190781

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,385
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over K.C. Southern Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over K.C. Southern Railway in Crawford County, Kansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,385 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesK.C. Southern Railway
Location2.53 MI W State LN
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.46889, -94.6625
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length236 ft (71.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,385 (2023)
Projected traffic1,724 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-160 HWY over K.C. Southern Railway built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over K.C. Southern Railway 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-160 HWY over K.C. Southern Railway carry?

About 1,385 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over K.C. Southern Railway?

The structure is 236 ft (71.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over K.C. Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.