US Bridges

Rs 160 Valley RD over Ninnescah River

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.8N 0.5W of Oxford · Structure no. 000000000960050

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
464 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 160 Valley RD over Ninnescah River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 160 Valley RD over Ninnescah River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2043. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRs 160 Valley RD
CrossesNinnescah River
Location2.8N 0.5W of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.31448, -97.17897
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2013)
Projected traffic252 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Rs 160 Valley RD over Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 160 Valley RD over Ninnescah River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 160 Valley RD over Ninnescah River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rs 160 Valley RD over Ninnescah River?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 160 Valley RD over Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.