US Bridges

US75 US166 HWY over Cheyenne Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 0.96 MI N Sjct US166 · Structure no. 999907500630011

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,986
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 US166 HWY over Cheyenne Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US75 US166 HWY over Cheyenne Creek in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,986 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,509 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75 US166 HWY
CrossesCheyenne Creek
Location0.96 MI N Sjct US166
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.03778, -95.92833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length179 ft (54.7 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 traffic4,986 (2023)
Projected traffic5,509 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US75 US166 HWY over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 US166 HWY over Cheyenne Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US75 US166 HWY over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 4,986 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US75 US166 HWY over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US75 US166 HWY over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.