NW 40th over Cherry Creek
GoodCherokee County, Kansas · 0.6N 4.0W of Skidmore · Structure no. 000111085006769
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NW 40th over Cherry Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NW 40th over Cherry Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NW 40th over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is NW 40th over Cherry Creek 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 NW 40th over Cherry Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NW 40th over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NW 40th over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.