US Bridges

US-400 Highway over US-59 Highway

Good

Labette County, Kansas · US-59/U-400 JCT · Structure no. 999940000500821

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,106
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-400 Highway over US-59 Highway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-400 Highway over US-59 Highway in Labette County, Kansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 4,106 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,212 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-400 Highway
CrossesUS-59 Highway
LocationUS-59/U-400 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36667, -95.25833
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.3 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,106 (2023)
Projected traffic5,212 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Highway over US-59 Highway built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-400 Highway over US-59 Highway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-400 Highway over US-59 Highway carry?

About 4,106 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US-400 Highway over US-59 Highway?

The structure is 240 ft (73.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 Highway over US-59 Highway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.