US Bridges

US-160 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · JCT US-160/I-35 · Structure no. 999916000961461

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
239 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,064
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-160 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-160 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,064 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,547 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-160 HWY
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
LocationJCT US-160/I-35
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateKansas
Coordinates37.27556, -97.34
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,064 (2023)
Projected traffic7,547 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-35 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-160 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) 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 I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

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

How long is US-160 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US-160 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.