US Bridges

US160 HWY over BNSF Railway

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 2.01 MI E Ejct US81 · Structure no. 999916000960691

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,064
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 HWY over BNSF Railway is a concrete continuous slab carrying US160 HWY over BNSF Railway in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6,064 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,547 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS160 HWY
CrossesBNSF Railway
Location2.01 MI E Ejct US81
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.275, -97.3575
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2023)
Projected traffic7,547 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 BNSF Railway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 HWY over BNSF Railway 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 BNSF Railway carry?

About 6,064 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US160 HWY over BNSF Railway?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US160 HWY over BNSF Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.