US-400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage
GoodFord County, Kansas · 5.32 MI SE 56/ 400 S JCT · Structure no. 999940000290291
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,622
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying US-400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 96 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 3,622 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,923 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 86 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US-400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US-400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage carry?
About 3,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US-400 HWY over Arkansas River Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.