US Bridges

US40-US59 HWY over NB Access to Kta 40

Fair

Douglas County, Kansas · 0.01 MI E Wjct US59 · Structure no. 999904000230041

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,877
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US40-US59 HWY over NB Access to Kta 40 is a concrete culvert carrying US40-US59 HWY over NB Access to Kta 40 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,877 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,914 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS40-US59 HWY
CrossesNB Access to Kta 40
Location0.01 MI E Wjct US59
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyDouglas County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.97278, -95.26028
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating61 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 width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,877 (2023)
Projected traffic27,914 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US40-US59 HWY over NB Access to Kta 40 built?

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

What condition is US40-US59 HWY over NB Access to Kta 40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US40-US59 HWY over NB Access to Kta 40 carry?

About 22,877 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US40-US59 HWY over NB Access to Kta 40?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns US40-US59 HWY over NB Access to Kta 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.