US Bridges

US160 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 7.08 MI E Harper Coln · Structure no. 999916000960571

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,498
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage is a concrete continuous slab 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,498 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,528 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesChikaskia River Drainage
Location7.08 MI E Harper Coln
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27083, -97.68083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,498 (2023)
Projected traffic1,528 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 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 September 2023.

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

About 1,498 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over Chikaskia River Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.