US Bridges

US160 HWY over Chikaskia River

Fair

Harper County, Kansas · 11.61 MI E Njct K2 · Structure no. 999916000390211

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
523 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Chikaskia River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US160 HWY over Chikaskia River in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2044. The structure is 523 ft (159.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesChikaskia River
Location11.61 MI E Njct K2
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.285, -97.80833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length523 ft (159.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2023)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Chikaskia River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Chikaskia River 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 Chikaskia River carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Chikaskia River?

The structure is 523 ft (159.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Chikaskia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.