US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Spring River Overflow

Good

Cherokee County, Kansas · 2.24 MI NW 166/400 JCT · Structure no. 999940000111051

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
273 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,426
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over Spring River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-400 HWY over Spring River Overflow 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 1,426 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,337 by 2044. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesSpring River Overflow
Location2.24 MI NW 166/400 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.05139, -94.72056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,426 (2023)
Projected traffic2,337 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 Overflow built?

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

What condition is US-400 HWY over Spring River Overflow 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 Overflow carry?

About 1,426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over Spring River Overflow?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Spring River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.