US40 HWY over Whetstone Creek
FairShawnee County, Kansas · 0.73 MI E Shawnee Hgts RD · Structure no. 999904000891661
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US40 HWY over Whetstone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US40 HWY over Whetstone Creek in Shawnee County, Kansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US40 HWY over Whetstone Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US40 HWY over Whetstone Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US40 HWY over Whetstone Creek carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US40 HWY over Whetstone Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US40 HWY over Whetstone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.