US Bridges

US-160 Highway over Verdigris River Drainage

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · 1.28 MI E Ejct 75 HWY · Structure no. 999916000630921

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
495 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,755
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 Highway over Verdigris River Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-160 Highway over Verdigris River Drainage in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,755 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,949 by 2044. The structure is 495 ft (150.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS-160 Highway
CrossesVerdigris River Drainage
Location1.28 MI E Ejct 75 HWY
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22306, -95.68333
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length495 ft (150.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,755 (2023)
Projected traffic4,949 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US-160 Highway over Verdigris River Drainage built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 Highway over Verdigris River Drainage 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 US-160 Highway over Verdigris River Drainage carry?

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

How long is US-160 Highway over Verdigris River Drainage?

The structure is 495 ft (150.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 Highway over Verdigris River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.