US160 HWY over Elk River Drainage
FairElk County, Kansas · 6.25 MI E Ejct K99 · Structure no. 999916000250091
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 164 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 426
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Elk River Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over Elk River Drainage in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Elk River Drainage built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US160 HWY over Elk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US160 HWY over Elk River Drainage carry?
About 426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Elk River Drainage?
The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Elk River Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.