US Bridges

US-400 HWY over Arkansas River

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 7 MI E Gray Coln · Structure no. 999940000290761

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,603 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
1,076
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 2008, so it is 17 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 1,076 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,449 by 2044. The structure is 1,603 ft (488.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesArkansas River
Location7 MI E Gray Coln
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.75694, -100.09722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans18
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,603 ft (488.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,076 (2023)
Projected traffic1,449 by 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-400 HWY over Arkansas River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

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 1,076 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over Arkansas River?

The structure is 1,603 ft (488.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over Arkansas River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.