US Bridges

US40 HWY over Access Kta to SB 59

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.02 MI W Wjct US59 · Structure no. 999904000230031

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US40 HWY over Access Kta to SB 59 is a concrete culvert carrying US40 HWY over Access Kta to SB 59 in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 69 years old, older 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 22,460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,460 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS40 HWY
CrossesAccess Kta to SB 59
Location0.02 MI W Wjct US59
RouteCity Street 3278
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97278, -95.26083
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
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,460 (2023)
Projected traffic22,460 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 US40 HWY over Access Kta to SB 59 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is US40 HWY over Access Kta to SB 59 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 US40 HWY over Access Kta to SB 59 carry?

About 22,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US40 HWY over Access Kta to SB 59?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns US40 HWY over Access Kta to SB 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.