NE 40th over Shawnee Creek
FairPosted for loadCherokee County, Kansas · 4.0E 1.8N of Columbus · Structure no. 000111101006842
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2007 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 40th over Shawnee Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 40th over Shawnee Creek in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 40th over Shawnee Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 40th over Shawnee Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NE 40th over Shawnee Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NE 40th over Shawnee Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NE 40th over Shawnee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.