US Bridges

US75 US160 HWY over UP RR 20th ST & Drg.

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 2.28 MI E Wjct US160 · Structure no. 999907500630084

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
736 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,501
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US75 US160 HWY over UP RR 20th ST & Drg. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US75 US160 HWY over UP RR 20th ST & Drg. in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1940, 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.

It carries about 8,501 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,226 by 2044. The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS75 US160 HWY
CrossesUP RR 20th ST & Drg.
Location2.28 MI E Wjct US160
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22333, -95.72278
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length736 ft (224.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,501 (2023)
Projected traffic11,226 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US160 HWY over UP RR 20th ST & Drg. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US75 US160 HWY over UP RR 20th ST & Drg. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US75 US160 HWY over UP RR 20th ST & Drg. carry?

About 8,501 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US75 US160 HWY over UP RR 20th ST & Drg.?

The structure is 736 ft (224.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US75 US160 HWY over UP RR 20th ST & Drg.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.