US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Spring River

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.61 MI NW 166/400 JCT · Structure no. 999940000111041

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,735 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,539
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over Spring River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-400 HWY over Spring River in Cherokee County, Kansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 1,539 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,425 by 2044. The structure is 1,735 ft (528.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesSpring River
Location2.61 MI NW 166/400 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05333, -94.72806
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans13
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,735 ft (528.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,539 (2023)
Projected traffic2,425 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US-400 HWY over Spring River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 HWY over Spring River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US-400 HWY over Spring River carry?

About 1,539 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over Spring River?

The structure is 1,735 ft (528.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Spring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.