US Bridges

Rs 160 69-20-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River

FairPosted for load

Sumner County, Kansas · 3.9N 1.0W of Oxford · Structure no. 000000000960060

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 160 69-20-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 160 69-20-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 92 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 160 69-20-2
CrossesTrib. to Ninnescah River
Location3.9N 1.0W of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.33082, -97.18765
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.2 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2013)
Projected traffic144 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 69-20-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 160 69-20-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 160 69-20-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River carry?

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

How long is Rs 160 69-20-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 160 69-20-2 over Trib. to Ninnescah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.