US Bridges

US-40B HWY over UPRR Monroe ST RD

Good

Geary County, Kansas · 0.23 MI E US77 Bs · Structure no. 999903100310901

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,593
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-40B HWY over UPRR Monroe ST RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-40B HWY over UPRR Monroe ST RD in Geary County, Kansas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,593 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,726 by 2044. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-40B HWY
CrossesUPRR Monroe ST RD
Location0.23 MI E US77 Bs
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateKansas
Coordinates39.02806, -96.82528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,593 (2023)
Projected traffic6,726 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US-40B HWY over UPRR Monroe ST RD built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-40B HWY over UPRR Monroe ST RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does US-40B HWY over UPRR Monroe ST RD carry?

About 6,593 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US-40B HWY over UPRR Monroe ST RD?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US-40B HWY over UPRR Monroe ST RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.