US Bridges

SW 40 Ave over Stream

PoorPosted for load

Harper County, Kansas · 0.5S 1.5E of Shook · Structure no. 000390735006987

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 40 Ave over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying SW 40 Ave over Stream in Harper County, Kansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSW 40 Ave
CrossesStream
Location0.5S 1.5E of Shook
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarper County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.09978, -98.11144
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$390,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW 40 Ave over Stream built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 40 Ave over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does SW 40 Ave over Stream carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SW 40 Ave over Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SW 40 Ave over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.