US Bridges

US-160 HWY over Uprr/Ri Slough

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · 0.23 MI SW Wjct US-81 · Structure no. 999916000961421

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
284 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,363
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over Uprr/Ri Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over Uprr/Ri Slough in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 7,363 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,512 by 2044. The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesUprr/Ri Slough
Location0.23 MI SW Wjct US-81
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2675, -97.40389
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length284 ft (86.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,363 (2023)
Projected traffic7,512 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-160 HWY over Uprr/Ri Slough built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over Uprr/Ri Slough 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 US-160 HWY over Uprr/Ri Slough carry?

About 7,363 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-160 HWY over Uprr/Ri Slough?

The structure is 284 ft (86.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over Uprr/Ri Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.