US Bridges

US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage

Good

Grant County, Kansas · 6.05 MI E K25 · Structure no. 999916000340011

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage in Grant County, Kansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 2,329 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,376 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesDry Lake Drainage
Location6.05 MI E K25
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56167, -101.25611
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2023)
Projected traffic2,376 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage carry?

About 2,329 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Dry Lake Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.