US Bridges

W. 160th Dr. over Twin Creek

FairPosted for load

Osborne County, Kansas · 7.0S 3.2E of Osborne · Structure no. 000710681203920

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 160th Dr. over Twin Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying W. 160th Dr. over Twin Creek in Osborne County, Kansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesW. 160th Dr.
CrossesTwin Creek
Location7.0S 3.2E of Osborne
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOsborne County
StateKansas
Coordinates39.33598, -98.63702
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.5 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. 160th Dr. over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 160th Dr. over Twin 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does W. 160th Dr. over Twin Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W. 160th Dr. over Twin Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns W. 160th Dr. over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.