US Bridges

US-400 over US-56 & C.V.R.R.

Good

Ford County, Kansas · 3.66 MI W S JCT US283 · Structure no. 999940000290781

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
393 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,076
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 over US-56 & C.V.R.R. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-400 over US-56 & C.V.R.R. 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 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesUS-400
CrossesUS-56 & C.V.R.R.
Location3.66 MI W S JCT US283
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.71889, -100.07944
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 over US-56 & C.V.R.R. built?

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

What condition is US-400 over US-56 & C.V.R.R. 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 over US-56 & C.V.R.R. carry?

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

How long is US-400 over US-56 & C.V.R.R.?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 over US-56 & C.V.R.R.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.