US Bridges

US-40 HWY WB over Riv RR Pwrhs RD Pass RD

Good

Douglas County, Kansas · 1.45 MI East OF59 S JCT · Structure no. 999904000230811

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,128 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,343
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40 HWY WB over Riv RR Pwrhs RD Pass RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40 HWY WB over Riv RR Pwrhs RD Pass RD in Douglas County, Kansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 7,343 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,321 by 2044. The structure is 1,128 ft (343.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-40 HWY WB
CrossesRiv RR Pwrhs RD Pass RD
Location1.45 MI East OF59 S JCT
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateKansas
Coordinates38.975, -95.23611
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,128 ft (343.7 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,343 (2023)
Projected traffic9,321 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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-40 HWY WB over Riv RR Pwrhs RD Pass RD built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40 HWY WB over Riv RR Pwrhs RD Pass RD 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 US-40 HWY WB over Riv RR Pwrhs RD Pass RD carry?

About 7,343 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US-40 HWY WB over Riv RR Pwrhs RD Pass RD?

The structure is 1,128 ft (343.7 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US-40 HWY WB over Riv RR Pwrhs RD Pass RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.