US Bridges

US166 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta)

Good

Sumner County, Kansas · JCT US-166 / I-35 · Structure no. 999916600960771

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,062
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US166 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US166 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) in Sumner County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 69 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 2,062 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,278 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS166 HWY
CrossesI-35 HWY (kta)
LocationJCT US-166 / I-35
RouteU.S. Route 166
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05694, -97.33833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,062 (2023)
Projected traffic2,278 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US166 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is US166 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US166 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta) carry?

About 2,062 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US166 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta)?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US166 HWY over I-35 HWY (kta)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.