US Bridges

Local Rd. 160 over Amazon Ditch

FairPosted for load

Kearny County, Kansas · 0.4W 1.3N of Lakin · Structure no. 000470391205820

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Rd. 160 over Amazon Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local Rd. 160 over Amazon Ditch in Kearny County, Kansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLocal Rd. 160
CrossesAmazon Ditch
Location0.4W 1.3N of Lakin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKearny County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.95883, -101.26464
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Local Rd. 160 over Amazon Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Rd. 160 over Amazon Ditch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Local Rd. 160 over Amazon Ditch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Local Rd. 160 over Amazon Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Local Rd. 160 over Amazon Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.