US Bridges

US160 HWY over Verdigris River

Fair

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.58 MI E Ejct US75 · Structure no. 999916000630201

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
445 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,755
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Verdigris River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Verdigris River in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 4,755 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2044. The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesVerdigris River
Location1.58 MI E Ejct US75
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyMontgomery County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22361, -95.67778
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length445 ft (135.7 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,755 (2023)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Verdigris River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Verdigris 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Verdigris River carry?

About 4,755 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Verdigris River?

The structure is 445 ft (135.7 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Verdigris River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.