US Bridges

US160 HWY over Bear Creek Drainage

Fair

Stanton County, Kansas · 2.40 MI E CO Stline · Structure no. 999916000940071

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
339
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Bear Creek Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Bear Creek Drainage in Stanton County, Kansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 339 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 367 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBear Creek Drainage
Location2.40 MI E CO Stline
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyStanton County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.48389, -102
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2023)
Projected traffic367 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Bear Creek Drainage built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Bear Creek Drainage 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Bear Creek Drainage carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Bear Creek Drainage?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Bear Creek Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.