US Bridges

U160/K144 HWY over US83 HWY

Good

Haskell County, Kansas · JCT of U83/U160/K144 · Structure no. 999914400410111

Built
2018
7 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,329
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U160/K144 HWY over US83 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U160/K144 HWY over US83 HWY in Haskell County, Kansas. It was built in 2018 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 7 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 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 2,523 by 2044. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesU160/K144 HWY
CrossesUS83 HWY
LocationJCT of U83/U160/K144
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.56167, -100.86778
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,329 (2023)
Projected traffic2,523 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 U160/K144 HWY over US83 HWY built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is U160/K144 HWY over US83 HWY 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 U160/K144 HWY over US83 HWY carry?

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

How long is U160/K144 HWY over US83 HWY?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns U160/K144 HWY over US83 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.