U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek
GoodDouglas County, Kansas · 5.86 MI S of US40/K10 JCT · Structure no. 999901000230921
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,821
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 21,821 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,411 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek carry?
About 21,821 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns U-40 HWY over Yankee Tank Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.