US Bridges

US-400 HWY over UP Railroad

Fair

Kiowa County, Kansas · 5.58 MI E Ford Coln · Structure no. 999940000490091

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
418 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,432
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 HWY over UP Railroad is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US-400 HWY over UP Railroad in Kiowa County, Kansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,432 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,149 by 2044. The structure is 418 ft (127.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-400 HWY
CrossesUP Railroad
Location5.58 MI E Ford Coln
RouteU.S. Route 400
CountyKiowa County
StateKansas
Coordinates37.58556, -99.45583
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,432 (2023)
Projected traffic3,149 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 HWY over UP Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US-400 HWY over UP Railroad carry?

About 2,432 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US-400 HWY over UP Railroad?

The structure is 418 ft (127.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 HWY over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.