US160 HWY over Big Caney River
GoodElk County, Kansas · 3.25 MI E Cowley Coln · Structure no. 999916000250311
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 277 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 539
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Big Caney River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Big Caney River in Elk County, Kansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 539 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US160 HWY over Big Caney River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US160 HWY over Big Caney River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US160 HWY over Big Caney River carry?
About 539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Big Caney River?
The structure is 277 ft (84.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Big Caney River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.