US Bridges

Bob Billings Prkwy over U-40 HWY

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.82 MI S of US40/K10 JCT · Structure no. 999901000231911

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,378
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Billings Prkwy over U-40 HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bob Billings Prkwy over U-40 HWY in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,428 by 2044. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 114 ft wide.

CarriesBob Billings Prkwy
CrossesU-40 HWY
Location0.82 MI S of US40/K10 JCT
RouteCity Street 3216
StateKansas
Coordinates38.95944, -95.33417
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,378 (2023)
Projected traffic5,428 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bob Billings Prkwy over U-40 HWY built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bob Billings Prkwy over U-40 HWY 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 Bob Billings Prkwy over U-40 HWY carry?

About 3,378 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Bob Billings Prkwy over U-40 HWY?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Billings Prkwy over U-40 HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.