US Bridges

US160 HWY over BNSF Railway

Fair

Harper County, Kansas · 8.04 MI E Barber Coln · Structure no. 999916000390061

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,508
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over BNSF Railway in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 1,508 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,569 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location8.04 MI E Barber Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24222, -98.21194
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,508 (2023)
Projected traffic1,569 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US160 HWY over BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over BNSF Railway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over BNSF Railway carry?

About 1,508 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.