US Bridges

NE 40 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Channel

Fair

Barton County, Kansas · 4.0N 2.0W of Ellinwood · Structure no. 000050681105180

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 40 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying NE 40 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Channel in Barton County, Kansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 40 RD
CrossesCheyenne Bottoms Channel
Location4.0N 2.0W of Ellinwood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBarton County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.42017, -98.62494
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NE 40 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Channel built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 40 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NE 40 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Channel carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NE 40 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Channel?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NE 40 RD over Cheyenne Bottoms Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.