US Bridges

US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek & Access RD

Good

Labette County, Kansas · .3 MI E U-400/U-59 JCT · Structure no. 999940000500831

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

About this bridge

US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek & Access RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek & Access RD 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 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS-400 Highway
CrossesTolen Creek & Access RD
Location.3 MI E U-400/U-59 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 400
StateKansas
Coordinates37.36583, -95.25306
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,106 (2023)
Projected traffic5,212 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Tolen Creek & Access RD built?

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

What condition is US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek & Access 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek & Access RD carry?

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

How long is US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek & Access RD?

The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns US-400 Highway over Tolen Creek & Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.