US Bridges

US160 HWY over BNSF Railway

GoodPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 7.62 MI E Njct K2 · Structure no. 999916000390191

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over BNSF Railway is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US160 HWY over BNSF Railway in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2044. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location7.62 MI E Njct K2
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.28417, -97.88111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2023)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US160 HWY over BNSF 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over BNSF Railway carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.