US Bridges

US160 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage

Fair

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.26 MI E Harper Coln · Structure no. 999916000960541

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,221
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US160 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 1,221 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesChikaskia River Drainage
Location2.26 MI E Harper Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountySumner County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27056, -97.76833
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,221 (2023)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Chikaskia River Drainage built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over Chikaskia River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US160 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage carry?

About 1,221 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.