FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US75, US160 HWY

Carrying US75, US160 HWY over UP RR, 20TH ST & Drg.

2.28 MI E WJCT US160, Montgomery, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
20 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US75, US160 HWY

The US75, US160 HWY bridge in Montgomery, Kansas carries US75, US160 HWY over UP RR, 20TH ST & Drg.. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 12 sections, stretching 224.3 meters (736 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,510 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US75, US160 HWY compares

▼ 9.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Kansas bridges
296
Bridges in Montgomery · 18 in Poor condition
US75, US160 HWY 19.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
56.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.3
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
19.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
12
Structure Length
224.3 m (736 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,510 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999907500630084

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US75, US160 HWY is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US75, US160 HWY against other structures in Montgomery and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US75, US160 HWY?

US75, US160 HWY in Montgomery, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US75, US160 HWY inspected?

US75, US160 HWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,510 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US75, US160 HWY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US75, US160 HWY?

US75, US160 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US75, US160 HWY?

US75, US160 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US75, US160 HWY and does age affect safety?

US75, US160 HWY was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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