US Bridges

Rs 160 71-32-2 over Trib. to Arkansas River

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.2S of Oxford · Structure no. 000000000962060

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
765
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rs 160 71-32-2 over Trib. to Arkansas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rs 160 71-32-2 over Trib. to Arkansas River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 765 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 838 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRs 160 71-32-2
CrossesTrib. to Arkansas River
Location2.2S of Oxford
RouteCounty Highway 160
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.24191, -97.16811
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic765 (2013)
Projected traffic838 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 71-32-2 over Trib. to Arkansas River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rs 160 71-32-2 over Trib. to Arkansas 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rs 160 71-32-2 over Trib. to Arkansas River carry?

About 765 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rs 160 71-32-2 over Trib. to Arkansas River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rs 160 71-32-2 over Trib. to Arkansas River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.