Old HWY 40 over Buffalo Creek
GoodEllsworth County, Kansas · 0.8N 4.0W of Ellsworth · Structure no. 00000000027B640
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 710
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 40 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old HWY 40 over Buffalo Creek in Ellsworth County, Kansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 40 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 40 over Buffalo 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 40 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 710 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 40 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 40 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.