US-400 HWY over Arkansas River
GoodFord County, Kansas · 14.24 MI SE 56/ 400 Sjct · Structure no. 999940000290571
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 802 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,622
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-400 HWY over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-400 HWY over Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 45 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 3,622 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,923 by 2044. The structure is 802 ft (244.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-400 HWY over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is US-400 HWY over Arkansas River 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 carry?
About 3,622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US-400 HWY over Arkansas River?
The structure is 802 ft (244.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-400 HWY over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.