US Bridges

US-160 HWY over US-169 HWY

Good

Montgomery County, Kansas · JCT US-160 and US-169 · Structure no. 999916000631031

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,381
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over US-169 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over US-169 HWY in Montgomery County, Kansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,381 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2044. The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesUS-169 HWY
LocationJCT US-160 and US-169
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.22361, -95.58556
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length326 ft (99.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,381 (2023)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US-160 HWY over US-169 HWY built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over US-169 HWY 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 HWY over US-169 HWY carry?

About 4,381 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over US-169 HWY?

The structure is 326 ft (99.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over US-169 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.