US160 HWY over Arkansas River
GoodSumner County, Kansas · 0.67 MI W Cowley Coln · Structure no. 999916000960721
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 581 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,289
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US160 HWY over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US160 HWY over Arkansas River in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 4,289 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,233 by 2044. The structure is 581 ft (177 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US160 HWY over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is US160 HWY over Arkansas River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US160 HWY over Arkansas River carry?
About 4,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US160 HWY over Arkansas River?
The structure is 581 ft (177 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US160 HWY over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.