US Bridges

NW 40 RD over Rush Creek

Good

Harper County, Kansas · 4.0N 4.5W of Anthony · Structure no. 000390734906840

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 40 RD over Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 40 RD over Rush Creek in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNW 40 RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location4.0N 4.5W of Anthony
RouteCounty Highway 1937
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.2099, -98.11289
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 NW 40 RD over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 40 RD over Rush Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NW 40 RD over Rush Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NW 40 RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns NW 40 RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.